7 Best Sweet Rolls Recipes to Bake for a Warm Wake-Up Call
Cinnamon rolls, strawberry rolls, sticky buns, and more!
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If your family is anything like the Drummonds, Christmas morning (or, let's face it, any average morning) always starts with a batch of homemade cinnamon rolls. After all, it's practically impossible to have a bad day when it begins with the scent of cinnamon sugar and warm dough. But cinnamon recipes aren't the only way to hit that sweet spot! In fact, there are plenty of sweet rolls recipes that go far beyond the popular breakfast pastry. And Ree's maple-glazed take on cinnamon rolls is just the start!
"This just in: Sweet rolls are taking over the universe," Ree once said. "At least that's the conclusion one might draw if they read my site regularly and see the constant stream of variations on my original cinnamon roll recipe." Over a decade later, her sentiment on sweet rolls still rings true. In addition to her staple maple rolls, you'll find sweet rolls stuffed with strawberries, gingerbread spice, and caramel apples. There are even a few breakfast buns in the mix—including sticky buns—for good measure. No matter what sweet rolls recipe you choose to make, don't forget to wash it down with a hot cup of coffee. Now that's a balanced breakfast!
Strawberry Sweet Rolls
Ree Drummond says these strawberry-stuffed and glazed sweet rolls "taste like pure sunshine." They're just like her homemade cinnamon rolls, but stuffed with strawberry preserves instead of cinnamon and sugar.
Get Ree's Strawberry Sweet Rolls recipe.
Cinnamon Rolls
You can't have a list of sweet roll recipes without Ree's signature cinnamon rolls! The best part of the homemade morning treat is the fragrant maple frosting drizzled on top.
Get Ree's Cinnamon Roll recipe.
Sticky Buns
Like cinnamon rolls, sticky buns have a doughy base and a cinnamon sugar filling. The toppings are where things take a turn: Instead of icing, the warm, gooey buns are loaded with homemade brown sugar caramel sauce and pecans for plenty of sweet crunch.
Get the Sticky Buns recipe.
Gingerbread-Spiced Cinnamon Rolls
Homemade gingerbread spice and coconut icing make these sweet rolls utterly indulgent! They're complete with a sprinkle of shredded coconut and sparkling sugar that look just like snow.
Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
Here's another twist on cinnamon rolls you won't be able to resist! Perfect for fall, they're loaded with pumpkin, spice, and everything nice. A thick layer of luscious cream cheese icing takes the treats over the top!
Get Ree's Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls recipe.
Caramel Apple Sweet Rolls
These decadent delights are like a cross between a cinnamon roll and a caramel apple! Each sweet roll is filled with sticky caramel apples and topped with a velvety caramel icing. Ree crowns it as her "favorite variation" of her original cinnamon roll recipe.
Get Ree's Caramel Apple Sweet Rolls recipe.
Hot Cross Buns
Raisin-studded, icing-topped hot cross buns aren't just for Easter! The classic yeasted buns are just as tasty on an average Sunday morning when the cravings for something sweet—but not too sweet—hit.
Get Ree's Hot Cross Buns recipe.
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