Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls swirled with brown sugar, cinnamon, and crispy bacon, then topped with a silky maple glaze. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or a slow weekend morning.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup warm milk 110°F / 43°C
- 2 ¼ teaspoons 1 packet active dry yeast
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Cinnamon Filling
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 10 slices cooked crispy bacon crumbled
For the Maple Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 –3 tablespoons milk adjust for consistency
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Garnish
- Extra bacon crumbles
- Light drizzle of maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar, let sit until foamy, then mix in eggs, melted butter, salt, and flour until a soft dough forms; knead until smooth, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours.
- Cook bacon until crisp, crumble, and mix brown sugar with cinnamon; keep butter ready.
- Roll risen dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle, spread butter, sprinkle cinnamon-sugar, and top with bacon; roll tightly and cut into 12 pieces.
- Arrange rolls in a greased dish, cover, and let rise 30–45 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden, then cool slightly.
- Whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, vanilla, and salt for glaze, adjusting consistency as needed.
- Drizzle glaze over warm rolls, top with extra bacon, and enjoy warm and gooey.