Best Brioche Cinnamon Rolls

These are the best brioche cinnamon rolls that are made with a buttery brioche dough, and have become a family favorite in our home! When served warm out of the oven, these deliciously soft, cinnamony, sugary, and gooey cinnamon rolls will have your heart!

The buttery dough, combined with the cinnamon sugar mixture and powdered sugar frosting, create the most heavenly aroma and the best flavor!

The brioche dough makes them extra soft and pillowy!

Have your kids join you and it will be a morning of happy baking because you get to spend time together, make memories, and create homemade cinnamon rolls together.

I have other cinnamon rolls on my blog if you would like to give them a try, including my fluffy sourdough cinnamon rolls, and you can learn how to make the Pioneer Woman’s cinnamon rolls as well!

What are Brioche Cinnamon Rolls?

This brioche cinnamon roll recipe makes the best cinnamon rolls.

They are made with brioche dough, which is a type of dough using a lot of eggs and butter.

My sourdough cinnamon roll recipe does not require yeast, however, this recipe does require active dry yeast.

These are not overnight brioche cinnamon rolls and only require 2 short rises, which is convenient when you are short on time.

They contain a mouth-watering cinnamon sugar filling and powdered sugar frosting!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Because of the brioche dough, these cinnamon rolls are softy and pillowy, more so than regular cinnamon rolls.
• They aren’t quite as rich as cinnamon buns with cream cheese frosting, however, you can use cream cheese frosting if you prefer.
• These are such a fun holiday breakfast tradition to serve on Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas morning!
• There’s nothing like warm cinnamon rolls on a weekend morning. Just watch out because your family might request them every weekend!
• They are adaptable to your taste, meaning that you can make them less sweet or use a maple or cream cheese glaze or frosting if you would like.
• They taste and smell like a special occasion!

Tell Me About These Brioche Cinnamon Rolls

• Taste– Brioche cinnamon rolls are deliciously cinnamony, buttery, and sweet!
• Texture– They are soft, warm, and feel like they are going to melt in your mouth.
• Ease– These rolls are not difficult to make, just require a few steps.
• Time– Including rising time, these cinnamon rolls require about 2 hours of time.

Ingredients for Brioche Cinnamon Rolls

Dough

• Whole Milk– Use warm milk to help activate the yeast for the dough to rise.
• Active Dry Yeast– Active dry yeast needs to be activated by warm liquid in order to be effective.
• Granulated Sugar– The sugar helps to feed the yeast and helps it to multiply.
• All Purpose Flour– The flour is the basis of the dough.
• Vanilla Extract– Vanilla adds extra flavor and aroma to baked products.
• Salt– Salt adds flavor and brings out the flavor of the other ingredients.
• Unsalted Soft Butter– This recipe requires 2 sticks of butter and is a key ingredient in brioche dough.
• Eggs– Brioche dough also uses more eggs than regular cinnamon roll dough. This recipe requires 6 eggs.

Cinnamon Sugar Filling

• Butter– The butter is spread on the dough and allows the cinnamon sugar filling to stick and adds an extra rich gooey texture.
• Granulated Sugar– Sugar makes the recipe so deliciously sweet.
• Brown Sugar– Brown sugar has molasses in it and adds an extra level of flavor.
• Ground Cinnamon– Cinnamon and sugar just go together!

Frosting

• Powdered Sugar– This is the basis of the frosting.
• Whole Milk– Just a little bit of whole milk is mixed with the frosting to make it smooth and the perfect texture.

Make Brioche Cinnamon Rolls in 3 Easy Steps

1. Make the dough– Add warm milk to the yeast in your electric mixer bowl and wait until it is foamy. Then use your dough hook on your mixer and add the sugar, flour, vanilla, eggs, and salt, and mix until combined. Then turn your mixer on low and add the diced butter. Next, turn your mixer up to medium speed and mix the dough for 5 minutes. Add your dough ball to a lightly greased bowl and cover it for one hour for the first rise, or until doubled.
2. Add the cinnamon sugar filling– Turn your dough onto a lightly floured surface and use your rolling pin to roll it out into a rectangle that is 1/4 inch thick. Then pour the melted butter onto the center of the dough and spread it out carefully. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly onto the butter. Roll the dough lengthwise, into a tight log. Pinch the seam and slice into 1″ slices. Place rolls into a greased 9×13 casserole dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes as oven preheats to 375 degrees F. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
3. Make frosting– While the rolls cool, whisk the frosting in a pourable measuring cup and drizzle the icing on the cooled rolls. Enjoy!

Variations for Brioche Cinnamon Rolls

• Maple Icing– Combine 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 2 Tablespoons maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons milk. Mix until combined well. You may also use 1/2 teaspoon maple extract if you prefer.
• Maple Frosting– Mix 1 bag of powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons maple flavoring, 1/2 cup whipping cream, 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup brewed coffee, and a pinch of salt.
• Cream Cheese Frosting– Combine 4 ounces softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup softened butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 2-3 tablespoons milk.

Add-Ins for Brioche Cinnamon Rolls

• Nuts– You can add chopped walnuts or pecans to your cinnamon sugar mixture or sprinkle them on top of your cinnamon rolls for the nut lovers in your family.
• Raisins– If you would like the taste of some fruit in your rolls, try a few raisins!

How to Store Leftover Cinnamon Rolls

You can cover your baking pan in plastic wrap, or store them in an airtight container for 3-5 days on the counter.

How to Reheat Brioche Cinnamon Rolls

You can reheat them in the microwave. Check them every 30 seconds so that they do not become dried out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Best Brioche Cinnamon Roll Recipe