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Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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Soft and fluffy Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls made with enriched dough, colorful confetti sprinkles, a buttery cinnamon sugar filling, and topped with rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, and festive brunch celebrations.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) warm water (110°F)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon (65 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
  • 5 tablespoons (70 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (80 g) confetti sprinkles (confetti quins)

Filling

  • 1/3 cup (75 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (70 g) dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon (8 g) ground cinnamon
  • Pinch (1/8 teaspoon) kosher salt

Frosting

  • 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (56 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (180 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • Pinch (1/8 teaspoon) kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons (20 g) additional confetti sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water and milk. Sprinkle yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar over the top. Let sit for 5–7 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a stand mixer bowl, whisk together the yeast mixture, remaining sugar, egg, and egg yolk until combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the flour and salt together. Add 2 cups of this flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix with a dough hook attachment.
  4. Knead Dough: Add another 1 cup of flour and knead at low speed. Gradually add softened butter 1 tablespoon at a time while kneading.
  5. Finish Kneading: Add the remaining flour and continue kneading until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the bowl, about 5–7 minutes total.
  6. Add Sprinkles: Mix in the confetti sprinkles evenly throughout the dough, distributing the colorful bits.
  7. First Rise: Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  8. Roll Dough: Punch down the dough and roll out on a lightly floured surface into a 20 x 14-inch rectangle.
  9. Add Filling: Spread 1/3 cup softened butter evenly over the dough. In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt and sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered dough, gently pressing it in.
  10. Form Rolls: Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log shape. Slice into 12 equal rolls.
  11. Second Rise: Place rolls in a greased 9 x 12-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
  12. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  13. Bake: Bake rolls for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 185°F.
  14. Cool: Let the rolls cool for 5 minutes to settle before frosting.
  15. Prepare Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and salt, mixing until fully incorporated.
  16. Frost and Garnish: Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls and garnish with additional confetti sprinkles before serving.

Notes

  • Use flat confetti sprinkles (confetti quins) for best marbled effect; avoid nonpareils or jimmies as they may not blend well in dough.
  • Do not overheat milk or water to avoid killing the yeast; maintain the temperature at about 110°F.
  • For overnight prep, refrigerate shaped rolls and allow them to come to room temperature before baking to complete the rise.
  • Unfrosted rolls can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw and reheat before frosting.
  • To reheat rolls without drying, microwave with a cup of water nearby to keep them moist and prevent becoming gummy.

Keywords: Funfetti cinnamon rolls, colorful cinnamon rolls, cream cheese frosting cinnamon rolls, festive cinnamon rolls, birthday cinnamon rolls, sweet rolls

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