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TikTok Cinnamon Rolls

December 1, 2022 by Great Grub, Delicious Treats

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These TikTok cinnamon rolls with a brown sugar pecan crust take the popular viral TikTok cinnamon roll recipe to the next level of deliciousness.

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If you love cinnamon rolls as much as I and my family do, then you’re going to adore this recipe. It’s a delicious variation of cinnamon rolls that went viral recently on TikTok. Now, for those of you not on TikTok, I’ll definitely understand if you think it’s all about scantily clad men and women dancing around. There’s so much of that, and TikTok has kind of become known for that. However, there’s an entire world of recipes on the platform, as well, and they’re really good. There are some majorly talented cooks out there, which is why this recipe’s deliciousness wasn’t a surprise to me. Give it a try, and I guarantee you’ll love it.

TikTok Cinnamon Rolls

These delicious cinnamon rolls are a semi-homemade dream. They start with Pillsbury grands store-bought cinnamon rolls with icing. So there’s no need to make any kind of homemade dough. Then, they’re dressed up with a deliciously sweet and crunchy brown sugar pecan crust. Every bite is a sweet, crunchy, gooey bit of Heaven in your mouth. Serve them as a snack, a sweet breakfast, or any time. They’re always welcome by all!

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Why You’ll Love This TikTok Cinnamon Roll Recipe

  • Refrigerated cinnamon rolls will never taste the same again!
  • It’s an easy recipe made with nothing more than refrigerated cinnamon rolls and a handful of ingredients.
  • It takes cinnamon rolls to the next level of deliciousness.

Tips

  • Don’t forget to spray your baking dish with nonstick spray, or your cinnamon rolls will turn into cinnamon bites.
  • Make things easier on yourself and buy chopped pecans. This recipe is all about easy, after all!

Variations

  • Use any variety of cinnamon rolls you like. There are several varieties to choose from.
  • Try sprinkling raisins over the cinnamon rolls before topping with the crust and baking.
  • You can use your favorite nuts in place of pecans.
An overhead photo of a TikTok Cinnamon Roll on a white plate with blue trim.

What to Serve with TikTok Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls are delicious with a glass of milk or cup of coffee. They also make a great addition to any dessert table at your next potluck or get-together. Where they really shine for me, however, is when I pair them with savory breakfast options like:

  • Sausage
  • Bacon
  • Eggs
  • Hash browns
  • Home fries
  • Pancakes
  • Waffles

Recipe FAQ

What are TikTok cinnamon rolls?

TikTok cinnamon rolls are a viral trend of a simple, dressed-up version of refrigerated cinnamon rolls. They add more gooey, sweet icing along with a crunchy, sweet sugar pecan topping.

What does pouring heavy cream over cinnamon rolls do?

It makes softer, moister cinnamon rolls. It’s kind of like soaking bread for French toast.

How do you upgrade Pillsbury cinnamon rolls?

There are a few things you can do. Of course, try this recipe, but also:

  • Add heavy cream
  • Add more cinnamon-sugar filling
  • Make your own icing like cream cheese frosting or sprinkle with powdered sugar
  • Add caramel and chocolate chips
  • Add nuts
  • Brulee the tops

Who invented the TikTok cinnamon rolls hack?

The nature of TikTok’s immediate video virality makes it difficult to determine who posted the hack first, but we know for sure that one of the original videos was posted by Dakota Gilley. She could very well be the original inventor.

Can you freeze leftover TikTok cinnamon rolls?

Absolutely. Cinnamon rolls freeze very well and will last for up to 3 months when properly stored.

A bite of a TikTok Cinnamon Roll on a fork.

How to Store and Reheat TikTok Cinnamon Rolls

Store these cinnamon rolls covered at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can also store them in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

To reheat these cinnamon rolls, place them in a covered baking dish and bake at 350 for 10 to 15 minutes until heated through.

TikTok Cinnamon Roll Ingredients

It only takes a handful of ingredients to make these easy cinnamon rolls. You’ll find everything you need easily at your local grocery store.

Cinnamon Rolls

  • Pillsbury Grand cinnamon rolls with icing
  • Heavy cream
  • Brown sugar
  • Cinnamon

Brown Sugar Pecan Crust

  • Brown sugar
  • All-purpose flour
  • Chopped pecans
  • Butter
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How to Make TikTok Cinnamon Rolls

Making these cinnamon rolls is just as easy as you might expect from looking at the ingredient list. It only takes a few steps and a few minutes.

Step 1: Prep

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Then, place the cinnamon rolls in the dish.

Step 2: Add the Heavy Cream

Combine heavy cream, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl and pour the mixture over the cinnamon rolls.

Step 3: Add the Brown Sugar Pecan Crust

Stir the brown sugar, flour, pecans, and melted butter together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the cinnamon rolls.

Step 4: Bake

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for 10 more minutes or until the cinnamon rolls are golden.

Step 5: Ice

Remove the cinnamon rolls from the oven, cool for 10 to 15 minutes, then top with  the included icing.

A double collage photo of cinnamon rolls.

Try This Delicious TikTok Cinnamon Roll Recipe Today

These easy, delicious Tik Tok cinnamon rolls are so quick, easy, and tasty, there’s no reason not to give them a try. They’re so fast, you can make them for a sweet breakfast, an afternoon snack, or simply any time you get a craving. And once you make them the first time, you’ll keep making them. You’ll have to if you want your family to leave you alone!

A three collage photo of TikTok Cinnamon Rolls.

More Delicious Recipes You’ll Enjoy

Homemade Apple Pecan Cinnamon Rolls – These sweet, sticky and delicious cinnamon rolls are loaded with bits of apples and chopped pecans in every bite and each cinnamon is topped with a icing that melts it’s way into the crevasses making these incredibly delicious.

Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls – These are rich with a buttery dough which is wrapped around a sweet ribbon of pumpkin filling, then frosted with a delicious maple cream cheese frosting to create a cinnamon roll that is filled with the flavors of fall.

Easy Crescent Cinnamon Rolls – Each cinnamon roll is filled with a delicious sugar, cinnamon, pecan mixture and then is drizzled with icing. So delicious.

And, here are some homemade Maple Cinnamon Rolls from Deliciously Seasoned that you will enjoy too.

TikTok Cinnamon Rolls

Great Grub, Delicious Treats
This delicious cinnamon roll hack that is all over TikTok is an easy and delicious cinnamon roll recipe that takes store bought refrigerated cinnamon rolls to a whole new level and even better, they are topped with a brown sugar pecan crust you are going to love.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Cinnamon Rolls
Calories 335 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cinnamon Rolls

  • (2) 5 count Pillsbury Grand cinnamon rolls with icing
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon

Brown Sugar Pecan Crust

  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup melted butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375° and spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Cinnamon Rolls

  • Place cinnamon rolls into prepared baking dish.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, add heavy cream, brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir, and pour into baking dish covering all of the cinnamon rolls.

Brown Sugar Pecan Crust

  • In a small bowl, stir brown sugar, flour, pecans and melted butter together until combined.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over the cinnamon rolls.
  • Covered with aluminum foil and bake for 40-45 minutes or until cinnamon rolls are golden.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes then add icing.

Notes

Nutritional values are approximate.
 
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 672IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cinnamon Roll Hack, Cinnamon Rolls, TikTok Cinnamon Rolls
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