Funfetti Brioche Cinnamon Rolls

A soft brioche cinnamon roll with funfetti sprinkles throughout topped with cream cheese icing. Have a party for breakfast!

Funfetti Brioche Cinnamon Rolls are soft, gooey and simple to make. They are topped with an irresistible silky cream cheese frosting and more sprinkles. These are the perfect breakfast for Easter or for a cinnamon roll lover’s birthday!

I’ve been making (and perfecting) cinnamon rolls for years. My favorite way to make the dough is with melted butter, whole milk and plenty of eggs. You need a little patience when making cinnamon rolls, but I find leaving the dough to rise on a warm preheated oven speeds up the rising process and yields the perfect cinnamon rolls every time!

If you’re ready to make Funfetti Brioche Cinnamon Rolls, keep reading for what you will need and some tips that will help you make the best cinnamon rolls ever.

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What you need to make Funfetti Brioche Cinnamon Rolls

As far as equipment, you will need a 9×13 pan, a thermometer to make sure the milk isn’t too hot or cold, a stand mixer or a wooden spoon to mix the dough, and a stand or hand-held mixer to make the icing.

I highly recommend a thermometer to read the temperature of the milk. If the milk is too warm or not warm enough, the yeast will not activate and the rolls will not rise. The perfect temperature is 105 degrees Fahrenheit.

That being said, there are times I have just tested the warmth of the milk with my finger. If my finger feels hot, I let the milk cool off until it is just warmed. This method varies because people have different ideas of hot and warm. You will know if the milk was too hot or not warm enough if the yeast doesn’t bloom (foam and bubble up).

Now that we have that important note out of the way, let’s move on to the ingredients.

Ingredients for Funfetti Brioche Cinnamon Rolls

For the cinnamon roll dough you will need, instant yeast (make sure it’s not expired), sugar, warm milk, honey, eggs, melted butter, bread flour and funfetti or confetti sprinkles.

For the cinnamon filling you need, softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

For the cream cheese icing you need, softened butter, softened cream cheese, vanilla extract and powdered sugar.

To get gooey cinnamon rolls, you’ll need to top the rolls with heavy cream before baking. Set the heavy cream out while the rolls are rising so it can come to room temperature. Pouring cold heavy cream over the cinnamon rolls can affect how they rise.

How to make Funfetti Brioche Cinnamon Rolls

Start by preheating your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Having a warm place to let your dough rise will speed up the process and ensure your rolls rise beautifully. Add the sugar and yeast to a large bowl. Pour the warmed milk into the bowl and stir. Let the yeast bloom for about 10 minutes. It should be really bubbly and foamy.

Add the honey, melted butter, eggs and most of the flour to the bowl. Mix until combined. If the dough is too sticky add more flour a little at a time until the dough is no longer sticking to your hands or work surface. Knead the dough for 5 minutes. Add the sprinkles and knead for another couple of minutes. Place dough back into the bowl, cover with a towel and let rise for an hour or until doubled in size.

While the dough is rising, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Once risen, roll the dough out on a floured surface into a rectangle large enough to get 8-10 cinnamon rolls. Spread the cinnamon mixture onto the dough. Roll the rectangle lengthwise and pinch the ends together to seal. Use a large knife or floss to cut the log into pieces.

Place each cinnamon roll into a greased 9×13 pan and cover with a towel. Let the rolls rise on the warm stove top for 45 minutes to an hour. Once risen, pour the heavy cream over the rolls and bake at 350 Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes.

While the rolls are baking, make the frosting. Beat togther the butter, cream cheese and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and beat again until combined. Let the cinnamon rolls cool slightly before icing them and topping with more sprinkles. Serve warm.

For overnight cinnamon rolls, complete all the steps except placing the rolls on a warm stovetop for an hour. Instead, cover and let them rise overnight.

How to store cinnamon rolls

I personally store these in an airtight container at room temperature. If that worries you, you can store them in the fridge just make sure you warm them up before enjoying!