Description
At its core, this Sanrio Cinnamoroll cinnamon rolls recipe is a twist on the classic American cinnamon bun, reimagined through the lens of Japanese “kawaii” culture. While a standard cinnamon roll is prized for its golden-brown crust and sticky glaze, the Cinnamoroll version focuses on softness, a bright white finish, and the iconic facial features of the character himself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 ¼ tsp yeast (1 packet)
- ½ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup butter (softened)
- 1 egg
Filling:
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp soft butter
Frosting (cute white glaze):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla
Instructions
1. Make the Dough
- Mix warm milk + yeast + a pinch of sugar. Let it sit ~5–10 mins until foamy.
- Add flour, sugar, salt, egg, and butter.
- Knead until soft and elastic (about 8–10 mins).
2. Let It Rise
- Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
3. Shape the Rolls
- Roll dough into a rectangle.
- Spread butter, then sprinkle cinnamon + brown sugar.
- Roll it tightly into a log and slice into rolls.
👉 For Sanrio style:
- Shape some dough into tiny “ears” to resemble Cinnamoroll 🐶
4. Second Rise
- Let rolls rest another 30 minutes.
5. Bake
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–22 minutes until golden.
Notes
Hope these soft and sweet cinnamon rolls bring a little extra magic to your day, just like Cinnamoroll ☁️💙
Bake, share, and enjoy every cozy bite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: ~220 kcal
Keywords: Cinnamoroll character buns, Sanrio inspired dessert, homemade Cinnamoroll rolls, kawaii baking recipe