These are the ultimate elevation of the old classic cinnamon roll. Fluffy and filled with cinnamon butter plus HEAPINGS of brightly colored funfetti sprinkles. These make for such a fun birthday brunch and I provide steps for making ahead of time, meaning you can make the dough the night before, ready to bake for a delicious breakfast. Is there anything better than the smell of a warm cinnamon roll in the morning?
Start by combining the yeast, warm milk and sugar in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. The milk should be just warm to the touch but not hot. Let bloom for 5 minutes – it should look 'bubbly'.
To that bowl, add in one whole egg and egg yolk and the melted butter. Mix to combine. Add the flour and mix to form a dough.
Knead for 8-10 minutes. Spray the bowl with some oil and let rise in a warm place for about an hour (until doubled in size).
Line a 9x9" square dish with baking parchment.
For the Filling/Assembly
Make the filling by combining the butter, vanilla and sugar in a bowl to form a paste. Set aside.
Once the dough has doubled in size, tip onto lightly floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll to about 15×8 inches. Spread the cinnamon filling over the dough in an even layer. Scatter over the sprinkles.
Starting with the long side, roll the dough away from you to form a tight log. Use a sharp knife to cut about 9 rolls. Place into the lined dish. Let rest 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 370℉/180℃. If using, pour over the cream then bake the tray of sweet rolls for about 15-20 minutes: until a light golden color. Remove and let cool.
Make the frosting by combining powdered sugar and milk to form a thick but spreadable consistency. Spread over the rolls once they've cooled. Scatter over any extra sprinkles!
Notes
Milk: Your milk should be warm but not hot. What this means is it should feel just lukewarm to the touch but at a temperature that isn't scalding/too hot to touch.