10 Cinnamon Roll Recipes That Outshine the Classic

These cinnamon roll recipes outdo the classics and take those traditional flavors up a notch.

The flavors are no longer just a cinnamon and sugar mixture topped with white icing. These amazing cinnamon rolls bring in a variety of different flavors to create some unique cinnamon roll recipes you’ll love.

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Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

Chocolate drizzled cinnamon rolls. — Photo Credit: Sugar and Soul

Not only do you get a sweet chocolate filling inside the cinnamon rolls, but you get even more rich flavor from the chocolate syrup drizzle.

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Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Apple pie flavored cinnamon rolls on a plate. — Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

These apple pie cinnamon rolls will certainly be a favorite for those who love traditional apple pie.

On top of the cinnamon rolls is a gooey, flavor-packed apple pie filling that’s super sweet and oh-so-flavorful.

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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Banana bread flavored cinnamon rolls with icing. — Photo Credit: The Baking Chocolatess

If you’re a fan of banana bread, these cinnamon rolls will be your favorite. The banana bread flavored rolls are topped with the best cream cheese frosting and chopped pecans.

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Maple Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls topped with a maple frosting. — Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

Topped with a buttery maple frosting, these cinnamon rolls will be an amazing way to start the day. They’ll also be the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls topped with white icing and colorful sprinkles. — Photo Credit: Bakers Table

These homemade cinnamon rolls have sprinkles baked right into the batter. They’re finished off with an irresistible cream cheese frosting and plenty of rainbow sprinkles.

They’re the perfect birthday morning breakfast or fun to enjoy anytime.

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Orange Iced Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls topped with orange icing being eaten with a fork. — Photo Credit: The Baking Chocolatess

Orange and cinnamon are the perfect flavor combination. These fluffy cinnamon rolls are topped with an orange glaze made with orange juice.

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Bring in the fall flavors with these pumpkin cinnamon rolls. The rolls are topped with a vanilla bean maple frosting.

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Cookies and Cream Cinnamon Rolls

Cookies and cream flavored cinnamon rolls. — Photo Credit: Crayons & Cravings

These cinnamon rolls taste more like a dessert than anything. With the flavors of cookies and cream, these rolls are delicious and easy to make.

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Strawberry Mint Cinnamon Rolls

Strawberry mint filled rolls with a strawberry icing. — Photo Credit: Barley & Sage

These rolls, filled with strawberry and mint, are a unique twist on traditional cinnamon rolls. The strawberry glaze made with cream cheese and jam is next-level delicious.

They’re perfect for holiday brunches, special occasions, or lazy weekends.

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Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls

These sweet potato rolls are filled with brown sugar cinnamon and topped with delicious browned butter frosting. They make a cozy fall breakfast, perfect for when you want something indulgent with your coffee.

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