Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls (or Buns) with Cinnabon Inspired Frosting
Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls combine the comforting sweetness of cinnamon and maple with the savory, smoky flavor of bacon, creating a delightful symphony for the taste buds. The rich, buttery dough provides a perfect canvas for the crispy bacon bits, adding a contrasting texture and a savory depth that elevates the classic cinnamon roll to new heights. The subtle saltiness of the bacon harmonizes beautifully with the warm, aromatic notes of cinnamon and the sweet drizzle of maple icing, resulting in a uniquely indulgent treat that strikes a perfect balance between sweet and savory. Each bite offers a tantalizing blend of flavors and textures, making Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls an irresistible and unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
- Your favorite Bucket of Bread Brand Dough Use 1 and ¼ water for 1 bag from the baking kit. This will give you a stiffer dough making it easier to roll up.
- Bacon As desired
- Maple Syrup As needed
- 1 Stick Butter Softened
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 4 Tbsp Cinnamon
- Heavy Whipping Cream
For the Cinnabon Company Inspired Frosting
- 8 Oz Cream Cheese 1 Pack
- 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 Stick Butter Softened
- Whole Milk As needed
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice Fresh Squeezed
Instructions
- Roll out some of your favorite Bucket of Bread brand baking kit dough keeping it at about 1/4 inch thick. Cinnamon Buns are great using the Traditional White blend.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a medium baking dish.
- Grease a medium baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until slightly crispy, turning halfway through, about 5 minutes.
- Brush bacon generously with the maple syrup and let cook until the syrup thickens and glazes the bacon, about 30 seconds more.
- Combine butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- Coat the rolled out dough with it.
- Place 2 slices of bacon end to end on unrolled cinnamon rolls to be.
- Roll it up and cut out each row of bacon rolls.
- Place them into the prepared baking dish.
- Add heavy whipping cream bath at about a 1/8 inch deep.
- Bake until cinnamon rolls are golden and no longer doughy, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make frosting: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and butter. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla beating until smooth. Gradually add milk to loosen icing, if needed.
- Frost cinnamon rolls, sprinkle some maple bacon bits (if there's any left over).
- Serve warm & enjoy!
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