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Overnight Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls

Pillowy-soft, gooey homemade cinnamon rolls made effortlessly with a bread machine and slow-rise overnight method for a spectacular make-ahead breakfast.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 9 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Bread Machine Dough
  • 1 cup whole milk warmed to 110°F / 43°C
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened, cut into pieces
  • 3.25 cups bread flour 415g (all-purpose works)
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar 50g
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast 1 standard packet
Cinnamon-Sugar Filling
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter very soft
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed, light or dark
  • 2.5 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg optional
  • 1 pinch salt
Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 oz cream cheese full-fat, softened
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp milk or cream as needed
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Bread Machine
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • Electric Mixer (for glaze)

Method
 

  1. Add dough ingredients to bread machine pan in manufacturer's recommended order (usually liquids first). Make a well in flour, add yeast. Select 'Dough' cycle and start. Let it complete (approx. 1.5-2 hrs).
  2. While dough cycles, make filling: mix soft butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into a thick, spreadable paste. Set aside.
  3. Turn completed dough onto floured surface. Roll into a 16x12 inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly, leaving a ½-inch border along one long edge.
  4. Tightly roll dough into a log, starting from the filling-covered long edge. Pinch the clean edge to seal. Using a sharp knife or floss, cut into 12 equal pieces.
  5. Place rolls cut-side up in a generously buttered 9x13 inch baking dish. Loosely cover with plastic wrap (do not let it touch rolls). Refrigerate for 8-16 hours.
  6. Next morning, remove pan from fridge. Let rolls sit covered on counter for 30-60 minutes to finish rising. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Bake rolls for 22-28 minutes, until golden brown and sound hollow when tapped. Internal temp should be ~190°F (88°C).
  8. While rolls bake, make glaze: beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Add milk until glaze is thick but pourable. Drizzle over warm rolls. Serve immediately.

Notes

Dough can be made and shaped up to 2 days ahead; keep covered in fridge. For clean cuts, chill filled log for 20 min before slicing. Unfrosted baked rolls freeze well for up to 2 months.