Sugar Cookie Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream Hack and Festive Sprinkles Recipe
Sugar Cookie Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful and festive semi-homemade treat featuring Grands cinnamon rolls stuffed with a rich sugar cookie truffle filling, baked with a heavy cream hack that triples their size and results in soft, fluffy rolls perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 rolls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Sugar Cookie Truffle Filling:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 6 tbsp granulated sugar (just under ½ cup)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 7 oz sweetened condensed milk (half a standard can)
- pinch of salt
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can Grands cinnamon rolls, with cream cheese icing
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Festive holiday sprinkles, optional but highly recommended
Instructions
- Make the Sugar Cookie Truffle Filling: In a mixing bowl, cream together the room temperature butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix well. Slowly incorporate the flour and a pinch of salt, then add the sweetened condensed milk. Mix until the dough forms a truffle-like consistency.
- Form Truffles: Roll the dough into small quarter-sized balls and set them aside for stuffing the cinnamon rolls.
- Prep the Cinnamon Rolls: Open the can of Grands cinnamon rolls and separate each roll. Gently unroll each slightly, allowing some tearing if needed. Place about three sugar cookie truffle balls along the dough, then carefully roll it back up to enclose the filling. Place each re-rolled cinnamon roll into a buttered baking dish, nestling them close together.
- Apply Heavy Cream Hack: Pour one cup of heavy cream evenly over the cinnamon rolls in the baking dish. This technique helps the rolls triple in size and develop a soft, tender texture.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes. Avoid opening the foil during baking to allow proper rising and softening.
- Finish Strong: After baking, remove the foil and generously top the cinnamon rolls with the included cream cheese icing. Optionally, add festive holiday sprinkles for a colorful holiday touch.
Notes
- Gently unrolling the cinnamon rolls is key to prevent excessive tearing but don’t worry if they break slightly.
- The heavy cream is essential for the rolls’ incredible rise and rich texture.
- Use a buttered baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Don’t peek while baking to maintain the environment needed for proper rising.
- Sprinkles add a festive touch but are optional.
- This recipe makes 6 generously sized cinnamon rolls.
