Caramel Cinnamon Rolls Recipe - WhitneyBond.com (2024)

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Salted Caramel Cinnamon Rolls are sweet, decadent and delicious, they’re made with canned crescent roll dough for a quick and easy breakfast or brunch recipe!

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  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • More salted caramel recipes
  • More cinnamon roll recipes

Mother’s Day is coming up in just 3 days! Have y’all been shopping yet? Go get your Momma something nice, you know, because she brought you into this world and all! 😉

I’m so excited because my Mom will be flying into San Diego tomorrow from Oklahoma for a quick one night stop on her way to Hawaii (lucky duck!) so while I won’t see her on Mother’s Day, at least we’ll get to have an early Mother’s Day celebration while she’s in town! And you better believeI’m making her these Salted Caramel Cinnamon Rolls!

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My Mom was, after all, the inspiration for these Salted Caramel Cinnamon Rolls!

We used to make cinnamon rolls, just like this, with canned crescent roll dough as a kid. I added the salted caramel because salted caramel anything is her favorite!

One of my favorite things about this recipe is that it’sso easy to make! No matter your age or skill level in the baking department, you can whip these up for your family or friends!

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And I mean seriously, who can resist that salted caramel cinnamon roll goodness?!

Ingredients

  • Granulated sugar
  • Unsalted butter
  • Heavy cream
  • Sea salt
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Crescent roll dough

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Heat 1 cup granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until it turns into an amber-colored liquid. Once the sugar is completely melted, stir 6 tbsp butter into the caramel until it is completely melted, about 2-3 minutes. Slowly, drizzle in ½ cup of heavy cream while stirring constantly. Allow the mixture to boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the salt.

Spray a 9” x 13” baking pan with cooking spray. Pour the caramel sauce into the pan.

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In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tbsp sugar with the cinnamon, set aside.

Roll out the crescent roll dough and press the perforations together, melt the remaining 2 tbsp butter, then spread on the dough.

Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the butter.

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Roll up tightly.

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Slice each roll into 6, approximately 1 ½ inch, cinnamon rolls (for 12 total).

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Place the cinnamon rolls in the baking pan.

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Bake 25 minutes, then remove from the oven.

Carefully turn the pan over onto a plate and serve. (Be careful of the delicious dripping salted caramel, it will be hot!)

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Serve up these decadently deliciousSalted Caramel Cinnamon Rolls for weekend breakfasts, Mothers Day brunch or anytime you need a little salted caramel goodness in your life!

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More salted caramel recipes

If you’re a fan of salted caramel, like my Mom and I are, you have to check out these other scrumptious salted caramel recipes!

  • Salted Caramel Praline French Toast
  • Salted Caramel Monkey Bread
  • No Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream
  • Salted Caramel Cashew Cookies

More cinnamon roll recipes

And don’t miss these other easy and delicious cinnamon roll recipes!

  • Cinnamon Roll Wreath
  • S’Mores Cinnamon Rolls
  • Nutella Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls
  • Pull Apart Cinnamon Rolls

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Salted Caramel Cinnamon Rolls

Salted Caramel Cinnamon Rolls are sweet, decadent and delicious, they’re made with canned crescent roll dough for a quick and easy breakfast or brunch recipe!

Servings: 12 cinnamon rolls

Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Cook Time: 25 minutes mins

Total Time: 45 minutes mins

Author: Whitney Bond

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.

  • Heat 1 cup granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until it turns into an amber-colored liquid.

  • Once the sugar is completely melted, stir 6 tbsp butter into the caramel until it is completely melted, about 2-3 minutes.

  • Slowly, drizzle in ½ cup of heavy cream while stirring constantly.

  • Allow the mixture to boil for 1 minute.

  • Remove from the heat and stir in the salt.

  • Spray a 9” x 13” baking pan with cooking spray.

  • Pour the caramel sauce into the pan.

  • In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp sugar with the cinnamon, set aside.

  • Roll out the crescent roll dough and press the perforations together, melt the remaining 2 tbsp butter, then spread on the dough.

  • Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the butter.

  • Roll up tightly.

  • Slice each roll into 6, approximately 1 ½ inch, cinnamon rolls (for 12 total).

  • Place the cinnamon rolls in the baking pan on top of the salted caramel.

  • Bake 25 minutes, then remove from the oven.

  • Carefully turn the pan over onto a plate and serve. (Be careful of the delicious dripping salted caramel, it will be hot!)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories 190kcal (10%)Carbohydrates 21g (7%)Protein 1g (2%)Fat 12g (18%)Saturated Fat 7g (35%)Cholesterol 34mg (11%)Sodium 301mg (13%)Potassium 7mgFiber 1g (4%)Sugar 19g (21%)Vitamin A 379mg (8%)Calcium 10mg (1%)Iron 1mg (6%)

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FAQs

Why pour milk on cinnamon rolls before baking? ›

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The milk will give it a good richness. We will also scald the milk before using it, which can help give the bread a very delicate and tender texture.

How do you thicken caramel condensed milk without cornstarch? ›

Melt 200g of butter in the microwave (in a large microwavable bowl) for 2-3 minutes, then add the condensed milk and golden syrup. Whisk the mixture well until the butter is thoroughly incorporated. Heat for 6-7 minutes until it is boiling, stirring thoroughly every minute.

How do you harden caramel syrup? ›

For each cup (240 mL) of caramel sauce that you need to thicken, run 1 tbsp (14.7 mL) of cold water into a measuring cup, and slowly stir in 1 tbsp of cornstarch. Pour the cornstarch mixture into your pot caramel sauce, and stir constantly. Keep the sauce on low heat until it begins to thicken.

Is heavy cream and heavy whipping cream the same thing? ›

Yes, heavy cream and heavy whipping cream are the exact same thing. The confusion lies in the fact that they're sold by different brands under two different names. According to the US Food and Drug Administration's labelling standards, heavy cream must contain at least 36 percent milk fat.

Why did my caramel not set? ›

If caramels are too soft, that means the temperature didn't get high enough. Again place the caramel back into a sauce pan with a couple of tablespoons of water and heat to 244°F.

Does lemon juice thicken condensed milk? ›

Lemon juice thickens condensed milk in the same way it would "thicken" regular milk, i.e., by curdling. Basically, milk has two general types of proteins: casein and whey.

How much cornstarch to thicken caramel? ›

To thicken a caramel sauce, use one tablespoon of cornstarch or tapioca starch (sometimes known as tapioca flour) and one tablespoon of water per cup of caramel. Then simmer the caramel, stirring it constantly with a wooden spoon until it becomes thick.

What to do if caramel isn t thickening? ›

you could put the caramel with a little corn starch or flour in a sauce pan and bring to a boil to thicken the caramel and let cool then add to the ice cream mixture,and put in freezer a bit. If your caramel is too runny, boil it longer.

What makes caramel more runny? ›

To thin caramel, just add some cream or water over heat. Melt caramel loaves in the oven. You can also add corn syrup or lemon juice to caramel sauces to prevent them from crystallizing.

How long does caramel take to thicken? ›

If the caramel is too thin, simmer the caramel on medium heat for 5-10 minutes to thicken it (the caramel will not continue to darken). Keep in mind that the caramel will thicken significantly once cool. Likewise, if the caramel is too thick, thin by stirring a tablespoon or two of heavy cream.

What makes homemade caramel hard? ›

Temperature is key when making candy. The difference between a soft caramel and one that's hard and overcooked is all in the temperature. Candy thermometers—like this instant-read thermometer—let you know exactly what stage the caramel is in (thread, soft-ball, firm-ball, hard-ball, soft crack or hard crack).

What is the difference in Carmel and caramel? ›

Generally, “caramel” is defined as a chewy, light-brown candy made from butter, sugar, and milk or cream. For example: I love eating caramels because they are soft and chewy. In contrast, “Carmel,” is used as a proper noun, and it is a popular beach town in California, known as Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Why is my homemade caramel too hard? ›

Your caramel is too hard

It is likely that you took the mixture past the 240° / 120°c stage, which is called the firm ball stage in candy making. You want to make sure that you very carefully measure the temperature of your caramel when you are cooking it.

Why do you put milk in cinnamon rolls? ›

Milk: Milk is a popular choice for cinnamon roll dough as it adds richness and tenderness to the texture. Whole milk, in particular, can provide a creamy and soft crumb. If you prefer a lighter texture, you can use low-fat or non-fat milk.

Should I pour cream over cinnamon rolls before baking? ›

I can't explain the chemistry but I can tell you that they are exponentially more moist, light and fluffy when you pour a cup of heavy whipping cream over them before baking. This hack truly takes the viral Tik Tok cinnamon rolls to the next level! How to make store-bought cinnamon rolls more gooey? Follow.This.Recipe.

How do you keep cinnamon rolls from drying out when baking? ›

TIP: My favorite tip for how to keep cinnamon rolls moist actually happens before they're even baked. Just before baking your cinnamon rolls, pour a bit of heavy cream over them in the pan (use ¼ cup to ½ cup for every 6 cinnamon rolls).

Why do you add milk to dough? ›

Milk yields dough with a higher pH compared to water dough, and the fermentation will be slower. Fermentation tolerance (the ability of the dough to work properly in a range of temperatures) will be slightly improved. Bench time will be extended as the dough ferments more slowly at this stage.

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