If you’ve ever wandered through IKEA and been tempted by the warm, sweet scent coming from the bakery, you already know the magic of their famous cinnamon rolls. These soft, gooey, perfectly spiced treats are the ultimate comfort food, and the good news is you can easily recreate them at home. This IKEA Cinnamon Rolls Copycat recipe captures everything you love about the original: fluffy dough, rich cinnamon-sugar filling, and that signature buttery glaze.
The secret to perfect cinnamon rolls starts with the dough. A mix of flour, milk, butter, yeast, and a touch of sugar creates a soft, pillowy texture that’s light yet satisfying. After kneading and letting it rise, the dough becomes smooth and elastic, ready to be rolled out and filled. The filling is a simple but irresistible combination of butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, spread evenly before rolling the dough into a tight spiral. Once sliced and placed in a baking dish, the rolls rise again, becoming even softer before baking to golden perfection.
What truly sets these rolls apart is the glaze. Unlike traditional cream cheese frosting, IKEA-style cinnamon rolls are brushed with a light, buttery sugar glaze that melts into the warm rolls, giving them that shiny finish and slightly caramelized flavor. It’s simple but makes all the difference.
Fresh out of the oven, these cinnamon rolls are soft, fragrant, and impossible to resist. Each bite delivers the ideal balance of sweetness and spice, with just enough stickiness to feel indulgent. They pair beautifully with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate and make an amazing treat for weekend breakfasts, brunches, or cozy afternoons.
Making IKEA Cinnamon Rolls at home is easier than you might think, and the result is even better than the store-bought version. They’re warm, homemade, and filled with that comforting scent of cinnamon that makes your kitchen feel like a bakery. Once you try them, you’ll never need to stand in line at IKEA again.
Ingredients
- 240 ml milk warm
- 75 g sugar granulated
- 60 g unsalted butter melted
- 1 package active dry yeast about 2 and 1/4 teaspoons
- 450 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for filling
- 100 g brown sugar packed, for filling
- 60 g unsalted butter softened, for filling
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and melted butter. Stir in the yeast and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In another bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes or until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Roll the dough out into a rectangle. Spread softened butter over the dough and sprinkle with a mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll up the dough, starting from one of the long edges, and cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
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Very simple recipe! I just used whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose… didn’t turn out as nice! But still edible haha. ⭐⭐⭐
I tried this recipe but forgot the butter in the filling. Oops! Still yummy but I bet it would be even better with it! 😅 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I had a hard time with the dough, it wouldn’t rise. Maybe my yeast was old? Taste was okay tho. ⭐⭐⭐
These rolls are AMAZING! I made them for brunch and everyone raved about them! So fluffy and delicious! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
So glad you loved them! I agree, they’re the best! 😍
Too sweet for me. I don’t know why people like cinnabons. Not my thing. ⭐
I totally get what you mean! Cinnabons can be over the top for some. Maybe try reducing the sugar next time!
Eh, I’ve had better cinnamon rolls from the store. Just too sweet for me. 🥴
Wow, best recipe ever! I’m gonna make these for my friends this weekend! 😍
I dunno, I tried this recipe and it didn’t turn out as expected… maybe I messed up? 🤔
Sounds amazing! Your friends are gonna love them! 😄
They were okay, but I thought the brown sugar was too much. I dunno, I like my rolls more plain.
I totally get it! Brown sugar can be a bit much sometimes. I prefer a more subtle sweetness too. Have you tried cutting back the sugar in the filling a bit?
Plain rolls are the best! Who needs fancy stuff anyway? Sometimes simple is just better, ya know?
These turned out amazing! Just like the ones at IKEA! 😍
I can’t believe they turned out that good! I’ve tried making cinnamon rolls before but they were always a flop. Any tips for beginners?
Are you sure they are just like the IKEA ones? I don’t think so. They’re supposed to be less fluffy or something, right?
Isn’t 350°F too hot for baking? My grandma always says 325°F is best! Just saying…
I don’t know, mine didn’t rise and they turned out kinda dense. Not sure what went wrong. 🙁
These came out amazing! Tastes just like at IKEA, my whole family loved them!
I found it a bit too sweet for my taste, maybe reduce the sugar next time. But overall a good recipe.
Yum! I gotta try this, sounds too good! But I’m wondering if it really tastes that good? IKEA is kinda hard to beat!
Cinnamon rolls good! Make more. YUM!
These came out crazy close to the store ones! The dough was soft and fluffy, and the cinnamon-sugar filling stayed nice. I did need to bake like 2-3 minutes longer to get that deep golden color.
Not bad at all, but my rolls were a little dense. I think I didn’t knead quite enough and maybe my milk wasn’t warm enough. Still tasted great though—would make again with more patience.
Totally get that—dense rolls usually point to under-kneading or letting the first rise happen long enough. Next time, I’d knead closer to the full 7 minutes and make sure the milk is truly warm (not hot). Glad they still tasted great though!
I had the same problem once. Turns out I was rushing the rise. I let mine go closer to 1.5 hours and it made a big difference. Also check your yeast—if it doesn’t get foamy, it’s basically done.
I followed it exactly and the filling leaked out? Like the butter mixed with the sugar and made a puddle at the bottom. Flavor was awesome but presentation was… not IKEA.
That puddle sounds like your filling was too warm/melty before it had a chance to set. Next time, chill the filling butter a bit and make sure the rolls are sealed when you cut.
These cinnamon rolls? Chef’s kiss! I love it. 💕
Smelled like heaven while baking. Easy recipe, simple steps. 5 stars, no lie 😅
Yum! This recipe is simple and delicious. Definitely making again! 🍴
Meh. 180°C for 20 minutes felt short, and the tops didn’t brown nicely. Also, “about 1 hour” rise is vague—mine didn’t double until way longer.
Not bad, but I think I used too much cinnamon. Next time, less!
Okay but why no icing or glaze? I made it anyway and it was good, but it felt incomplete. Also I used cinnamon and brown sugar and expected it to be sweeter—next time I’ll bump the sugar.
I couldn’t get the dough to rise…am I supposed to use warm milk or cold? 🤔