Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

These soft and fluffy Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls are packed with colorful sprinkles, sweet cinnamon filling, and topped with creamy vanilla frosting—perfect for birthdays, brunch, or any celebration!

Prep Time30

Cook Time30

Rise Time1 30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls

Servings: servings

Calories: 440kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

Cinnamon Roll Dough

4 cups flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
.25 ounces fast-rising yeast (2 ¼ tsp)
4 tablespoons butter
¾ cup water
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
½ cup colorful sprinkles plus extra for topping

Filling Ingredients:

5 tablespoons unsalted butter softened in the microwave for 10-15 seconds
½ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Frosting Ingredients:

2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
½ cup plus 3 tablespoons, heavy cream

Instructions

Make the dough. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and yeast. In a saucepan, warm the milk, water, butter, and vanilla until the butter melts. Add the dry mixture, warm liquids, and egg to a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Mix and knead until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides. Mix in the sprinkles until evenly distributed.
First rise. Shape the dough into a ball and transfer to a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
Make the filling. While the dough rises, stir together softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl to create a thick filling.
Roll and cut. Roll the dough into a 10x14-inch rectangle on a floured surface. Spread the filling evenly on top. Roll the dough tightly into a log, seam-side down, and slice into 12 even pieces using a serrated knife.
Second rise and bake. Arrange the rolls in a greased 9x13-inch pan. Cover and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place. Preheat oven to 350°F, then bake for 30 minutes, until golden on top.
Frost and serve. While rolls cool slightly, beat together the frosting ingredients until smooth and fluffy. Spread the frosting over warm rolls, top with extra sprinkles, and enjoy!

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