Sweet Drop Cinnamon Rolls — A Cozy Family Favorite
Updated: Aug 28
There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh cinnamon rolls baking in the oven. Warm, fluffy, and perfectly sweet, they’re a treat that instantly brings people together around the table.
Our Sweet Drop blend, our comforting mix of cinnamon, sugar, and a hint of cocoa, makes these rolls extra special. Instead of reaching for plain cinnamon sugar, Sweet Drop adds depth and richness to every swirl.
Perfect for a weekend breakfast, holiday brunch, or just because, these cinnamon rolls are easy enough to make at home but taste like they came from your favorite bakery. Bake a batch, drizzle them with glaze, and watch them disappear in minutes.
Cinnamon Rolls with Sweet Drop
Soft, fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls filled with butter and Sunday Dinner’s Sweet Drop, then baked until golden and finished with a simple vanilla glaze. Our cinnamon sugar blend with a hint of cocoa gives classic cinnamon rolls a little Sunday Dinner twist.
Prep: 25 min | Rise: 1 hr 30 min | Bake: 20–25 min | Total: About 2 hrs 20 min | Makes: 12 rolls
Ingredients
For the Dough
1 cup warm milk, about 110°F
2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
¼ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
For the Sweet Drop Filling
½ cup butter, softened
¾ cup Sunday Dinner Sweet Drop
For the Vanilla Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk or non-dairy milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Start the dough. Combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let sit for 5–10 minutes, until the yeast looks foamy.
2. Make the dough. Add the eggs, melted butter, and salt. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 6–8 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Add a little more flour if needed, but keep the dough soft rather than making it overly dry.
4. Let it rise. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. Roll it out. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a rectangle, approximately 12 x 18 inches.
6. Add the Sweet Drop filling. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the Sweet Drop generously and evenly over the butter.
7. Roll and cut. Starting with a long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut into 12 even rolls and arrange in a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
8. Rise again. Cover loosely and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes, until puffy.
9. Bake. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the rolls are lightly golden and cooked through in the center.
10. Make the glaze. Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Start with 2 tablespoons of milk and add more as needed to reach a drizzleable consistency.
11. Let the cinnamon rolls cool for about 10 minutes, then drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm rolls. Finish with a light sprinkle of Sweet Drop, if desired.
A Few Notes
Your milk should be warm, not hot. Around 110°F is ideal for the yeast.
Don't add too much flour. A slightly soft dough helps give you fluffy cinnamon rolls.
Unflavored dental floss works surprisingly well for cutting clean rolls without squishing them.
For an easy morning bake, assemble the rolls the night before, cover and refrigerate. Let them sit at room temperature while the oven preheats before baking.
If you like extra filling, add another light sprinkle of Sweet Drop before rolling the dough.
These are especially good served warm while the centers are still soft and gooey.
Approximate Nutrition
Per roll: approximately 330 calories | 13g fat | 49g carbohydrates | 6g protein
Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the size of the rolls and amount of filling and glaze used.
Made with Sweet Drop
Our cinnamon sugar blend with a hint of cocoa was practically asking to be put inside a cinnamon roll. Butter, Sweet Drop, fluffy dough, vanilla glaze. We really don't need to overthink this one.
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