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Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Delight in these colorful and festive Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls, featuring a soft, buttery dough speckled with vibrant confetti sprinkles. Filled with a classic cinnamon-sugar mixture and topped with a rich, creamy cream cheese frosting and extra sprinkles, they make a perfect treat for celebrations or any sweet craving.

Ingredients

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Funfetti Dough:

  • ½ cup warm water (about 110°F)
  • ½ cup whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons dry active yeast
  • ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup confetti sprinkles

Cinnamon Sugar Filling:

  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch kosher salt

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • Additional confetti sprinkles, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: Sprinkle yeast over the warm water and milk mixture. Add 1 tablespoon sugar and stir to combine. Let sit for 5-7 minutes until bubbly to activate the yeast.
  2. Prepare Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the yeast mixture, remaining sugar, egg, and egg yolk. Whisk salt into the flour separately. Add 2 cups of flour to the mixing bowl and use the dough hook attachment to start mixing.
  3. Knead Dough: Gradually add another 1 cup of flour while kneading on low speed. Add the softened butter 1 tablespoon at a time. Add the remaining flour and continue kneading until dough is smooth and cleans the sides of the bowl.
  4. Add Sprinkles: Gently fold the confetti sprinkles into the dough until evenly distributed.
  5. First Proof: Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest at room temperature for about 1 hour or until doubled in volume.
  6. Roll Dough: Punch down the risen dough and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Roll it into a 20 x 14-inch rectangle.
  7. Spread Butter: Spread ⅓ cup softened butter evenly over the rolled dough.
  8. Make Filling: In a bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of kosher salt to make the cinnamon sugar filling.
  9. Fill Dough: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the buttered dough and gently press it in.
  10. Shape Rolls: Roll the dough into a log starting from the longer side. Slice the log into 12 equal parts.
  11. Second Proof: Place the slices into a greased 9 x 12-inch baking pan. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 30-45 minutes at room temperature to allow rolls to rise.
  12. Preheat & Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove plastic wrap and bake rolls for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and an internal temperature of 185°F is reached. Let the rolls rest for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
  13. Prepare Frosting: Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add sifted powdered sugar and pinch of salt; beat until thickened and smooth.
  14. Frost & Garnish: Spread cream cheese frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls and top with additional confetti sprinkles if desired.

Notes

  • The type of sprinkles used affects the final texture; see blog details for best options.
  • Freshly baked rolls can be left at room temperature for up to 24 hours. Once frosted, they should be consumed within 10-12 hours at room temperature.
  • Make ahead and freezing instructions are available on the blog for convenience.
  • To reheat, microwave with a cup of water in 20-second intervals to keep the roll moist or use a toaster oven until warm.

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