Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls

Published OnDecember 17, 2023

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These Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls are the best for any morning, but especially Christmas morning! They are made like typical amazing cinnamon rolls, but the milk is replaced by yummy eggnog in the dough and in the frosting!

cinnamon rolls laid together in a white dish with icing on top.

The Best Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls

This recipe is for all of the eggnog lovers out there. These cinnamon rolls have the best eggnog flavor that goes throughout the entire cinnamon roll! The best part though, is how easy they are to make from scratch.

All my cinnamon roll recipes are incredibly easy because you can make them ahead of time, which saves so much of your time. This is crucial during the busy holidays. All you have to do is make them the night before, cover them with plastic wrap, and put them in the fridge! They next morning you can pop them into the oven and they’ll be done in no time! If your life is hectic during the holidays, these cinnamon buns are for you.

ingredients in eggnog cinnamon rolls laid out on a marble countertop.

Ingredients Needed

Active Dry Yeast: Pay attention to what yeast you use, this recipe was written for active dry yeast, not instant or rapidrise.
Eggnog: Regular or reduced fat eggnog is fine, as is nondairy.
Granulated Sugar: Helps activate the yeast and sweetens the soft dough.
Egg: I love adding a large egg to cinnamon roll dough – it adds richness.
Brown Sugar: Don’t forget to pack your brown sugar!
Cinnamon and Ground Nutmeg: The cinnamon sugar filling will also have nutmeg like eggnog does.
Powdered Sugar: The main ingredient in the frosting, along with eggnog. The frosting is more an icing or drizzle.

How to make Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls

Heat eggnog until it reaches between 100-110°F. You want it to be like very warm bathwater. Add yeast and stir. Let it sit for a few minutes until the yeast blooms.
Place sugar, butter, salt, and egg in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix until the butter is distributed throughout the liquids, although it may be chunky. Pour in the egg nog/yeast mixture and stir for a few seconds.
Add flour and stir with the paddle attachment just until the mixture starts to stick to the paddle. Then replace the paddle with the dough hook. Continue mixing on low speed until the dough forms a ball in the center of the bowl.
Spray a large bowl with cooking spray and place the dough ball in it. Let sit for 2-4 hours until it doubles in size.
Stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Once the dough is risen, roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle, about 10” by 14”. Spread with melted butter and sprinkle with filling.
Roll the dough up tightly from the long end. Slice it into 12 equal rounds. Place the rolls into a 9×13” baking pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
Cover the rolls with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or allow to rise until puffed, approximately 1-2 hours in a warm place.
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F. Remove the plastic wrap and bake until they are golden brown.
Whisk the powdered sugar and eggnog until smooth. Pour over warm rolls and serve.

cinnamon roll on a white plate with eggnog in the background.

Expert Tips

Store these on your counter, loosely covered, for up to three days.
Make ahead of time to give yourself more time to relax! If chilled, remove the rolls from the refrigerator and let them warm up to room temperature while the oven is preheating.
Use a sharp knife to cut the rolls or use unflavored dental floss (my favorite hack).

FAQs

Can you freeze this recipe?

You can! Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months!

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