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Easy Fluffy Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls…with sweet vanilla white chocolate frosting…just the holiday breakfast you’re looking for. Buttery, soft, and fluffy dough made with spiced eggnog for a seasonal twist. Swirled with cinnamon sugar and frosted generously with vanilla spiced eggnog frosting. There’s nothing not to love, every bite is melt in your mouth delicious. These are a great make-ahead breakfast rolls the whole family will love, perfect for your holiday celebrations!

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The holidays just would not be the holidays without cinnamon rolls for breakfast. Like a lot of families, it’s tradition to have cinnamon rolls for our Christmas Eve breakfast…as well as a few times throughout the months of November and December.

Growing up, my brothers and I would bake the canned cinnamon rolls. I remember them being our favorite breakfast of the year. I mean, what kid doesn’t love a cinnamon roll, right? Some of my favorite holiday memories involve cinnamon rolls, I remember them being soft, fluffy, and so delicious. Of course, back then I didn’t know that homemade cinnamon rolls were even a thing

My mom loved to bake, and even dabbled in some homemade breads, but never cinnamon rolls. When I started cooking and baking in middle school one of the first recipes I decided to tackle was homemade cinnamon rolls. Trying out cinnamon rolls felt a little ambitious, but also so delicious. The funny thing is, that very first attempt at cinnamon rolls was actually quite similar to these.

prep photo of dough on counter

We had leftover eggnog in the fridge but I had no idea how to use a splash of eggnog in place of milk in my cinnamon roll dough. I decided to wing it and just go for it. I also remember being so nervous to bake with yeast. My mom had bought Fleischmann’s® Rapid Rise Yeast, which made the process of making and baking the cinnamon rolls so simple and easy. Fleischmann’s® Rapid Rise Yeast cuts down on rising time and allows you to skip the longer rise times. It contains fine granules that activate faster without the need to dissolve first. So using their rapid rise yeast made baking my first batch simple and straight forward. Crazy to think that was over ten years ago…and I’ve been making cinnamon rolls every holiday season since.

With every season, my holiday roll recipe changes slightly. I like to add a different extra special touch each year. But for the most part, I stick pretty close to the classic cinnamon sugar flavor we all love most. With the help of my little sister, Asher, this year I’m taking inspiration from my very first cinnamon roll and we’re recreating them together.

Asher was very excited. She’s always helping me with the baking recipes, but her favorite recipe is cinnamon rolls. She loves them, and I love our tradition of baking them together every holiday season.

prep photo of rolling the rolls

Let’s jump into the details.

First, I want to note that even if you don’t like eggnog, you will still love these rolls. I don’t ever drink eggnog, but I love creating fun holiday recipes using this spiced nog. It makes for the most delicious sweet treats and these rolls are some of the best.

The dough is the simplest to make. Simply mix flour with Fleischmann’s® Rapid Rise Yeast, and a pinch of salt. Add warmed holiday nog (use a high-quality variety), a touch of brown sugar, eggs, and salted butter. Then mix until smooth and let the dough rest for ten to fifteen minutes. Then it’s time to shape the rolls. And that’s the beauty of Fleischmann’s® RapidRise® yeast! We get to skip an entire hour-long rise, but yet we will still get the softest, fluffiest cinnamon rolls!

rolls before baking

For the filling, I spread the dough with butter, then sprinkle on a simple mix of brown sugar and cinnamon.

I like to use brown sugar for a nice depth of flavor. And I go heavy on the cinnamon and ginger for sweet, cinnamon, ginger swirls throughout.

These are the softest, most fluffy cinnamon rolls, the flavor is beyond amazing. It’s like Christmas in a roll!

rolls after baking

Shaping these easy fluffy eggnog cinnamon rolls…

Roll the dough, cut into rolls, and place them into a baking dish.

If you want to enjoy warm rolls fresh out of the oven you can do a quick rise and bake right away. Then simply frost, eat, and enjoy! Cinnamon rolls in under two hours. Perfect for baking up super last minute. OR, you can cover the rolls and let them sit in the fridge overnight, then bake up in the morning. It’s just a matter of what works best for your time frame!

While the rolls are baking, I like to make the frosting. Just mix eggnog with melted white chocolate and a splash of vanilla. Then add a little powdered sugar to sweeten them up.

side angled photo of Easy Fluffy Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls

As the rolls bake, your home will be filled with scents of Christmas. It’s a magical smell and immediately gets everyone excited for breakfast…or just a mid-afternoon snack. These rolls are great any time of day.

As soon as the rolls come out of the oven, frost, serve, and enjoy every last sweet and delicious bite. They’re soft, fluffy, heavy in the cinnamon swirl, and perfectly spiced with light holiday nog flavors.

And gooey, SO gooey. These rolls are beyond good and our family’s favorite holiday breakfast. Hope you all enjoy too!

Easy Fluffy Eggnog Cinnamon Roll on plate

Lastly, if you make these Easy Fluffy Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

Easy Fluffy Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls on serving plates

Looking for other easy holiday breakfast? Here are my favorites: 

Baked Cinnamon Crème Brûlée French Toast with Raspberry Preserves

Cider Pumpkin Waffles with Salted Maple Butter

Ham and Cheese Croissant Bake

Lastly, if you make this Easy Fluffy Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

Easy Fluffy Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls

Easy Fluffy Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls | halfbakedharvest.com
3.79 from 1903 votes
12 Cinnamon Rolls
calories 745kcal
Prep20 minutes
Cook25 minutes
Rest1 hour 40 minutes
Total2 hours 25 minutes
These are a great make-ahead breakfast rolls the whole family will love, perfect for your holiday celebrations!
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Ingredients 

Filling

  • 1/2- 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, (optional)

Frosting

Instructions 

  • 1. To make the dough. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 3 ½ cups flour, the yeast, brown sugar, and salt. Add the eggnog, eggs, vanilla, and butter. Using the dough hook, mix until the flour is completely incorporated, about 4-5 minutes. If the dough seems sticky, add the remaining ½ cup of flour a little at a time. It's better to have a stickier dough rather than a dry dough, so add flour 1 tablespoon at a time.
    2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
    3. Meanwhile, make the filling. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, and cinnamon. Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment. 
    4. Lightly dust your work surface with flour. Turn out the dough, punch it down, and roll it into a rectangle about 10 x 16 inches. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar, and then the white chocolate chips, evenly over the butter and lightly push into the butter. Starting with the long edge closest to you, carefully roll the dough into a log, keeping it fairly tight as you go. When you reach the edge, pinch along the edge to seal. Using a sharp knife, cut into 12-15 rolls. Place the rolls into the prepared baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise 20-30 minutes.
    5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the rolls for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
    6. Meanwhile, make the frosting. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggnog, melted white chocolate, and vanilla until combined. Add the powdered sugar and mix well. Spread the frosting onto the warm rolls. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

To Make Ahead: prepare the rolls through step 4. Do not let the rolls rise at room temp. Cover the rolls and place in the fridge (up to overnight). When ready to bake, remove the rolls from the fridge 30 minutes prior to baking, then bake as directed. 
To Prepare and Freeze: assemble the rolls through step 4, then cover the pan and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the rolls overnight in the fridge or on the counter for a few hours. Once thawed, bake as directed. 
To Bake and Freeze: bake the rolls as directed and let cool completely. Cover well and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and warm, then frost before serving. 
To Use Active Dry Yeast: Mix 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast with the warm eggnog/milk and the brown sugar. Let sit 5-10 minutes, until bubbly and foamy on top. Add the flour and follow the directions as listed for the remainder of the recipe. 

Nutrition

Calories: 745kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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I'm Tieghan, the recipes you'll find here are inspired by the people and places I love most. I try to live simply, eat seasonally, and cook with whole foods. My hope is to inspire a love for amazing food, as well as the courage to try something new!

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545 Comments

  1. Pavla says:

    Oh my god, I have to make these! They look perfect! Perfect! Thank you very much for the recipe. Thank you for the dental floss tip and superdelicious recipe.

    1. Tieghan says:

      Thanks!

  2. Heather @ French Press says:

    absolutely breathtaking pics! and LOVE the dental floss tip

    1. Tieghan says:

      Thanks Heather! The dental floss works so well!

  3. sally @ sallys baking addiction says:

    Tieghan, this is such a creative spin on the ultimate comfort breakfast: cinnamon rolls!

    I have to be honest, I don’t like eggnog. I know (I know!), but your flawless, clear-as-crystal pictures make me want to reach right through the screen. These photos are perfection! What a beautiful recipe 🙂

    1. Tieghan says:

      Thanks Sally!

      I do not like eggnog either, but I had to use it a while back for a baking project for a client and they turned out so good! Really, it just adds the flavors of nutmeg and cinnamon all well keeping things extra soft and moist! I was kind of amazed. Even my super picky (eggnog hating family) loved these!

      Oh and man oh man, I LOVED your pizza today!

  4. Mallory @ Because I Like Chocolate says:

    Love this eggnog glaze idea!

    1. Tieghan says:

      Thanks Mallory!

  5. Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says:

    Seriously another AMAZING twist on a comfort classic! Pinning! Also FYI- made your Pecan Pie Brownies and they were AMAZING! Loved them sooooo much! Also made my own variation of the butternut squash nachos you posted a while back- I call ’em Thanksgiving Nachos, LOL! This year I made recipes from fellow food bloggers and chefs that inspire me and I made your nachos and brownies since you inspire me with your amazing creations! Thanks for being awesome and inspiring me!

    1. Tieghan says:

      Awe!! Thank you!!
      So happy you are enjoying my recipes and that I am inspiring you!! 🙂

  6. Dina says:

    they look delish!

    1. Tieghan says:

      Thanks Dina!

  7. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says:

    I must admit that I do love me a glass of eggnog…but only a small one because it is so uber rich! I love love love these rolls (I actually just made eggnog cinnamon rolls last week too…great minds 😉 You have me convinced I need to try dental floss next time though, because the knife does kind of squish everything!

    1. Tieghan says:

      Thanks Jocelyn!! I cannot wait to see your rolls. I know they will be nothing short of amazing! Oh and try the floss. you will be amazed!

  8. Paula – bell’alimento says:

    This recipe will put me in a festive mood for sure! Cinnamon Rolls + Eggnog = Heavenly! I am sharing on FB!

    1. Tieghan says:

      THANK YOU!! You are the best, Paula! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving and weekend!

  9. Laura (Blogging Over Thyme) says:

    I love eggnog, but only in extremely small doses (like a quarter cup at a time–it’s rich!), and love it in all baked goods. These are so festive! And love the photos. I still haven’t done the floss trick, I need to remember to buy it one of these days for this exact reason.

    1. Tieghan says:

      Thanks Laura!! The floss seriously worked SO well. I was amazed! And I totally used mint floss too, but it left no taste!

  10. Jaclyn says:

    These look awesome!! I’m obsessed with eggnog right now so I need to try these. I love that pouring shot, I wish my face was under that :).

    1. Tieghan says:

      Thank you so much, Jaclyn! That pouring shot is my favorite!

  11. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says:

    These look simply to-die-for! (P.S. Thanks for the floss trick – will be trying that next time!)

    1. Tieghan says:

      Thanks Laura!! Hope you love the floss trick too!

  12. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says:

    I’m dying for these. DROOLING too! And your photos are absolutely stunning!

    1. Tieghan says:

      Thank you so much. Dorothy!!

  13. Rina@Itheecook says:

    Amazing recipe. What a great spin on the traditional cinnamon roll.

    1. Tieghan says:

      Thank you, Rina!!

  14. Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says:

    Girl, you are GENIUS!! I am so making these next weekend!!!

    1. Tieghan says:

      Thanks Renee!!

  15. Anna @ Bashful Bao says:

    I am totally the same way about eggnog! Love it in every baked good under the sun, but I will always shy away from drinking it straight up. Guess I have another recipe to try when I get around to buying some this year-those rolls look awesome!!

    1. Tieghan says:

      Thanks Anna!