Funfetti Cinnamon Sprinkle Rolls (Printable)
Soft cinnamon rolls with colorful sprinkle filling and vanilla glaze
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
03 - 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - ¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
06 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
→ Filling
08 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 1½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
11 - ⅓ cup rainbow sprinkles
→ Vanilla Glaze
12 - 1½ cups powdered sugar
13 - 2–3 tablespoons milk
14 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
15 - Additional rainbow sprinkles for topping
# Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, active dry yeast, and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - Pour in the warm milk, melted butter, and room-temperature eggs. Mix using a dough hook attachment or wooden spoon until a cohesive, slightly sticky dough comes together.
03 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
04 - Gently punch down the risen dough. On a floured work surface, roll it out into a 16×12-inch rectangle.
05 - Spread the softened butter evenly across the surface of the dough. Sprinkle the packed brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and rainbow sprinkles in an even layer over the butter.
06 - Starting from the long edge, roll the dough up tightly into a log. Using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss, slice into 12 equal portions. Arrange the rolls cut-side up in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
07 - Cover the dish and let the rolls rise for 30 minutes until puffy. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F.
08 - Bake the rolls for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the centers are cooked through.
09 - While the rolls are still warm, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until a thick, pourable glaze forms. Drizzle generously over the warm rolls and finish with extra rainbow sprinkles. Serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sprinkles melt slightly during baking, creating little pockets of sweetness tucked inside every swirl.
- They look wildly impressive but follow the same straightforward process as regular cinnamon rolls.
02 -
- Jimmies style sprinkles hold their shape during baking while round nonpareils will dissolve and leave muddy streaks through the filling.
- If your kitchen runs cold, turn the oven on for one minute then shut it off and place the covered dough inside for a reliable warm rising spot.
03 -
- Dental floss is the secret to perfect slices, slide it under the log, cross the ends over the top, and pull in opposite directions for clean, unpinched rolls every time.
- Do not skip the second rise even when you are impatient, those 30 minutes are what give the rolls their cloud like interior rather than a dense, bread like chew.