Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls Recipe: A Sweet, Colorful Twist on a Classic

Cinnamon rolls just got a fun, festive upgrade with this Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls recipe. Perfect for birthdays, brunch, or whenever you’re craving something sweet and colorful, these rolls combine soft, fluffy dough, classic cinnamon sugar filling, and a vibrant funfetti glaze that will brighten any day.

Ingredients

For the Dough

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup warm milk
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Filling

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles

For the Funfetti Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk (plus more if needed)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-3 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles

Prepare the Dough

In a large bowl, mix the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes or until smooth. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Make the Filling

In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well mixed.

Roll and Fill

Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a large rectangle (approximately 12×18 inches). Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the rainbow sprinkles on top.

Roll and Slice

Starting from the longer side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Slice into 12 even pieces and place them in a greased baking dish. Cover and let them rise again for 30-45 minutes.

Bake

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Make the Glaze

While the rolls are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add a touch more milk if the glaze is too thick. Stir in the rainbow sprinkles.

Glaze and Serve

Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls and top with additional sprinkles for extra fun. Serve warm and enjoy the soft, gooey, sprinkle-filled delight.

Final Thoughts

Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect way to combine nostalgia with indulgence. They’re playful, festive, and absolutely delicious for any occasion where a regular cinnamon roll just isn’t exciting enough.

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