Peanut Butter Cinnamon Rolls

These peanut butter cinnamon rolls are a sweet upgrade to traditional cinnamon rolls. Instead of the classic cinnamon filling, these rolls are filled with melty peanut butter and sweet, fruity jam.

You’ll likely want to keep these gooey cinnamon rolls all to yourself, but they’re also perfect for brunches and other gatherings. You can even make them ahead of time so that they’re ready to pop in the oven when you want to bake them. 

If this is your first time making homemade cinnamon rolls, you might be surprised by how easy they are to make. The hardest part may be waiting for them to finish baking so that you can dig right in!

Common Questions about Peanut Butter Cinnamon Rolls

What is the difference between cinnamon rolls and cinnamon buns? 

Cinnamon rolls are rolled up to create spirals while buns are not.

What does pouring heavy cream on cinnamon rolls do? 

The fat from the heavy cream makes the cinnamon rolls even more moist. 

Why are my homemade cinnamon rolls tough? 

Cinnamon rolls can become tough if too much flour is used. To prevent this, be sure to measure your flour precisely and to not use an excessive amount of flour on the work surface.

Storage

If you want to make these rolls ahead of time, you can store them in the fridge until ready to bake (for up to 24 hours). Give time for them to rise at room temperature before placing them in the oven to bake.

Refrigerator: Store cinnamon rolls in an airtight container, or wrapped in plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. 

Freezer: Freeze cinnamon rolls for up to 2 months in a ziploc bag or freezer-safe container.

Tips for the Best Peanut Butter Cinnamon Rolls

There are a few things you can do to make cinnamon rolls like a pro. 

• Be sure to use creamy peanut butter — chunky peanut butter will not spread as easily across the dough.
• Allow all ingredients to come to room temperature before beginning.
• Pour the icing over top of the rolls as soon as you remove them from the oven. 
• While allowing the dough to rise, you can place the bowl in a warm water bath.

Ingredients

Simple ingredients are all you need to whip up these scrumptious cinnamon rolls.

Dough

• All-purpose flour
• Active dry yeast
• Milk
• Butter (unsalted)
• Granulated sugar
• Salt
• Eggs 
• Oil to grease the bowl (coconut oil, vegetable oil, or canola oil)

Filling

• Peanut butter (creamy)
• Strawberry jam (or flavor of your choosing)

Icing

• Confectioner’s sugar
• Milk
• Vanilla extract

Kitchen Supplies You’ll Need 

Just pull out a few basic baking supplies to make these rolls.

• Bowls
• Stand mixer (or electric mixer) with paddle attachment and dough hook attachment
• Saucepan
• Baking dish
• Serrated knife

How to Make Peanut Butter Cinnamon Rolls

Be sure to leave plenty of time to allow the dough to rise.

1. Whisk together flour and yeast in a large bowl of a stand mixer (or use a hand mixer).
2. Add the milk, butter, sugar, and salt to a small saucepan and heat. 
3. Once the milk mixture has reached the desired temperature, remove the pan from the heat. 
4. Add the butter and stir until melted. 
5. Pour the butter mixture into the flour and yeast mixture and mix. 
6. While mixing, gradually add the eggs.
7. After changing the mixer attachment, knead the dough using the mixer.
8. Gradually add the rest of the flour. 
9. Once the flour has been added, increase the speed and continue to mix until the mixture becomes a soft dough. 
10. Place dough in the prepared bowl, ensuring that all sides of the dough are covered with the oil.
11. Use a clean kitchen towel to cover the bowl and allow it to rise in a warm place.
12. Once the dough has doubled in size, punch and turn it out on a lightly floured surface.
13. Cover again and allow it to rest. 

Assemble

1. Then, roll the dough out into a large rectangle using a rolling pin. 
2. Spread peanut butter over the top of the dough. 
3. Next, spread the jam over the top of the peanut butter. 
4. Starting with the long side, roll the dough tightly and pinch the seam shut.
5. Slice the dough evenly and place each piece in the prepared baking dish. 
6. Cover the pan to allow the dough to rise again in a warm area.
7. After the second rise, bake for the recommended time. 
8. To prepare the icing, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl until silky smooth. 
9. When the rolls are golden brown, remove them from the oven and immediately cover them with the icing.

What to Serve With Peanut Butter and Jelly Cinnamon Rolls

While these are delightful on their own, you can pair them, too.

• Drinks – Hot chocolate (especially our cinnamon roll hot chocolate), coffee, and milk pair well with these sweet rolls. 
• Ice cream – Turn these into an evening treat after dinner by adding a scoop of ice cream over top. 
• Fruit – Add a fruit salad on the side for a light pairing.

Why You Should Make Peanut Butter Cinnamon Rolls

If you’re a fan of starting the day off with decadence, this recipe is for you! 

• Easy – These rolls are so simple to make from scratch — you’ll never have to deal with trying to pop open those store-bought canisters again.
• Tasty – With gooey peanut butter, sweet jam, and luscious icing, these rolls are sinfully delicious.
• Customizable – There are so many ways that you can adjust this recipe to craft your own creative cinnamon rolls.

Variations and Add-ins

You can switch ingredients around to make all sorts of changes to this sweet cinnamon roll.

• Jam – Swap out the strawberry jam for another flavor or use marmalade, instead. 
• Chocolate – Replace the jam with a layer of melted chocolate. 
• Nutella – Switch out the peanut butter for a chocolate-hazelnut spread.
• Candy – Instead of jam, sprinkle chocolate chips or crushed peanut butter cups over the peanut butter layer..
• Icing – Make a peanut butter glaze by adding a little bit of melted peanut butter to the icing when mixing.

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