Description
Sweet, salty, sticky, and buttery cinnamon rolls featuring smoky bacon and a rich maple cream cheese glaze — a decadent twist on a breakfast classic.
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated cinnamon roll dough or homemade yeast dough
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Unroll the refrigerated dough or roll out homemade dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thick.
- Spread melted butter evenly over the dough surface.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the buttered dough.
- Sprinkle the crumbled crispy bacon over the cinnamon-sugar layer.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long edge and cut into even pieces using a serrated knife.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish.
- (If using homemade dough) Cover with a towel and let rise for 30-45 minutes in a warm spot.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
- While baking, whisk together cream cheese, maple syrup, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and top with reserved bacon crumbles if desired.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth glaze.
- Don’t overfill the dough to avoid leaking while baking.
- Line the baking dish with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- Ensure bacon is fully crispy for best texture contrast.