40 Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Roll Recipes

From the Recipe Creator: I love using cast iron to get a nice crust on these skillet cinnamon rolls. The pan also makes an impressive serving dish on the table without it looking as if you tried too hard. —Danielle Williams, Newport, Rhode Island

From the Recipe Creator: Maple syrup sweetens these lovely little cinnamon buns. I make the dough in my bread machine before popping the rolls in the oven. My husband prefers them warm. —Juanita Carlsen, North Bend, Oregon

From the Recipe Creator: My cinnamon rolls have been known to vanish quickly. Once I dropped off a dozen rolls for my brothers, and they emptied the pan in 10 minutes. —Regina Farmwald, West Farmington, Ohio

From the Recipe Creator: As a teenager, I keep active with sports and friends, but baking is my favorite hobby. My five older brothers eat these delicious breakfast rolls right out of the oven! —Julia Holm, Northfield, Minnesota

From the Recipe Creator: Making gluten-free cinnamon rolls means that everyone can enjoy the decadent brunch treat. The only difference between our recipe and regular cinnamon rolls is GF all-purpose flour! —Sue Draheim, Waterford, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: Elevate your cinnamon rolls, whether store-bought or homemade, with this creamy and fluffy icing. It only has six ingredients, and you can put as much as you want on top. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: Why choose between pancakes and cinnamon rolls when you can have both? Our cinnamon roll pancake recipe pulls the signature swirl and brown sugar-cinnamon filling from cinnamon rolls and puts them in pancake form. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

From the Recipe Creator: With ooey-gooey butter and icing, this cake tastes just as delicious as a cinnamon roll without having to roll any dough. Add raisins or nuts for a cinnamon roll-like variation. —Jan Sedlak, Omaha, Nebraska

From the Recipe Creator: A few simple, straightforward swaps make these cinnamon rolls fit for a vegan, right down to the "cream cheese" frosting. They're perfect warm from the oven with a glass of non-dairy milk..—Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

From the Recipe Creator: What do you get when you combine classic apple pie and cozy cinnamon rolls? Layers of buttery pie crust, sweet-tart and tender apples and fluffy iced cinnamon rolls in one delectable creation. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

From the Recipe Creator: This French toast recipe is such a unique way to use up a can of cinnamon rolls. Save the included cinnamon roll icing for serving! —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

From the Recipe Creator: Regular monkey bread is delicious on its own—but when you use cinnamon rolls instead of biscuits, the beloved brunch dish is even more comforting. Serve cinnamon roll monkey bread at your next brunch-time get-together, and see if your guests notice the difference. —Megan Taylor, Greenfield, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: When you need a showstopper breakfast with minimal prep, pull out this recipe. You are only two ingredients away from a warm morning casserole made with refrigerated canned cinnamon rolls and cozy spiced apples. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

From the Recipe Creator: These cinnamon rolls feature a homemade blueberry jam that brings a sweet and fruity essence to the already delicious breakfast bakery. And yes, the vibrant blue colors are all natural! —Molly Allen, Hood River, Oregon

From the Recipe Creator: This impressive-looking cinnamon roll french toast casserole has a secret—it's made with canned cinnamon rolls. If you like, you can make the recipe the night before: Simply prepare as directed, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 12 hours before baking. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before popping it in the oven. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: Cinnamon roll muffins are the perfect way to enjoy the comforting brunch classic on the go. Even though the signature roll shape is reimagined in this recipe, the buttery, brown sugar-cinnamon filling and cream cheese frosting remain the same. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

From the Recipe Creator: These strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls are filled with freshly chopped strawberries, strawberry jam and cinnamon and topped with a traditional cream cheese glaze to make a breakfast that tastes just like dessert. —Molly Allen, Hood River, Oregon

From the Recipe Creator: These irresistible rolls are perfect as an Easter brunch idea! - Louis Jacobsen, Dallas, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: I like to try different fun fillings in these soft rolls, and each one is packed with cinnamon flavor. They are definitely worth the overnight wait. —Chris O'Connell, San Antonio, Texas

From the Recipe Creator: These cinnamon rolls are sure to please anyone who has a sweet tooth. They're just the thing for a Christmas morning treat. Be sure to eat them while they're still warm—they're best that way! The dough for these rolls is sticky, so don't worry if your fingers get messy. —Andrea Price, Grafton, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: I make sticky buns and cinnamon rolls quite often because my husband loves them. One day I had some fresh pumpkin on hand and decided to try pumpkin cinnamon buns. We loved the results! —Glenda Joseph, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

From the Recipe Creator: This must-try cinnamon roll is all about the pillowy texture, the sweet spices and the homemade caramel drizzle. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is the perfect combination of savory and sweet. The bourbon-soaked bacon adds a smoky, savory, bold taste to the cinnamon rolls. The ginger and pecan topping makes for a crunchy, spicy finish. —Shannen Casey, Citrus Heights, California

From the Recipe Creator: It's impossible to eat just one of these soft, yummy sticky buns—they have wonderful old-fashioned goodness. Use the conventional method or your bread machine to make the dough. —Dorothy Showalter, Broadway, Virginia

From the Recipe Creator: This recipe was my dad’s favorite growing up. He would sit and watch his mom sprinkle the dough with sweet filling, carefully roll it up and cut it into rounds. The anticipation waiting for them to come out of the oven was almost more than he could bear. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

From the Recipe Creator: I love cinnamon rolls and coffee together! They are the perfect flavor combination, which is proven by these mocha cinnamon rolls. —Victoria Mitchel, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

From the Recipe Creator: I needed to use up some eggnog, so I swapped it for milk in my sweet roll recipe. Even people who usually don’t go for eggnog go back for seconds of these yummy frosted treats. —Rebecca Soske, Douglas, Wyoming

From the Recipe Creator: Turn a box of red velvet cake mix into this easy dessert—or breakfast! The icing tastes good and makes a pretty contrast with the rolls. —Erin Wright, Wallace, Kansas

From the Recipe Creator: When I married him, I discovered that my husband’s family has the best cinnamon roll recipe! I asked his mom how to make homemade cinnamon rolls, and I’ve been making them ever since. Serve them with scrambled eggs, and you have a filling breakfast. As a variation, you can replace the filling with a mixture of raisins and pecans. —Shenai Fisher, Topeka, Kansas

From the Recipe Creator: Red Hots and canned cherries flavor this memorable dessert from my childhood. I hadn’t had it in years, so when I found my mother’s recipe, I had to make it to see if it’s as good as I remembered. It is! —Betty Zorn, Eagle, Idaho

From the Recipe Creator: These homemade caramel rolls have the old-fashioned goodness my family craves. Tender and nutty, the buns disappear fast on Christmas. —Julia Spence, New Braunfels, Texas

From the Recipe Creator: I absolutely love bacon! I also love recipes that blend sweet and savory flavors, so I put chopped bacon in traditional cinnamon buns for a finger-licking-good combination. —Danielle Williams, Newport, Rhode Island

From the Recipe Creator: My mother made these hard-to-resist rolls when I was young. I always warm up after having one, and so will your family. —Cora Patterson, Lewiston, Idaho

From the Recipe Creator: I love cinnamon rolls, but working with yeast can be scary. These cookies give you the taste of a cinnamon roll in cookie form—no yeast required! They look like flattened cinnamon rolls and feel special enough to serve around the holidays. —Erin Raatjes, New Lenox, Illinois

From the Recipe Creator: A slow cooker turns day-old cinnamon rolls into a comforting, old-fashioned dessert. It tastes wonderful topped with lemon or vanilla sauce or whipped cream. —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

From the Recipe Creator: I love cooking with pumpkin because it’s versatile, colorful and nutritious. Combining it with chopped apple and cider gives these glazed rolls their autumn appeal. —Jennifer Coduto, Kent, Ohio

From the Recipe Creator: If your guilty pleasure is a warm, crispy cinnamon roll, things just got a lot easier. Popping pre-made cinnamon rolls into the air-fryer will give you that texture you want in under 10 minutes. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: Adding a splash of fresh orange juice to your cinnamon roll batter gives it a wonderful citrus flavor. But it doesn’t stop just at the dough—orange zest is also mixed into the frosting to give it that extra oomph. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: The moist texture of banana bread combines with the warm spices of cinnamon rolls in this unique recipe. Finished with a topping of sweet cream cheese frosting, this will quickly become your new favorite treat. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin