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Decadent Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls

These Decadent Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls feature soft, golden brown dough, a thick and shiny maple glaze, and a generous mountain of crispy, crumbled candied bacon pieces for the perfect sweet and salty breakfast.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls
  • 1 cup whole milk Warmed to 110°F (43°C)
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast 7g total
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar Divided
  • 0.33 cup unsalted butter Melted (75g)
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 4.5 cups bread flour 540g total
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter Softened (115g)
  • 1.25 cups dark brown sugar Packed
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 12 oz thick-cut bacon 340g
  • 0.25 cup pure maple syrup For the bacon
  • 0.25 cup dark brown sugar For the bacon
  • 2 cups powdered sugar 240g
  • 0.25 cup pure maple syrup For the glaze
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer with a dough hook Essential for kneading the soft dough efficiently.
  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish Grease well before adding the rolls.
  • 1 Wire cooling rack and baking sheet Keeps the bacon out of the grease so it candies and crisps.

Instructions
 

Make the Dough, Filling, and Glaze
  1. Combine warm milk, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and yeast in a mixer bowl. Let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add melted butter, eggs, remaining sugar, salt, and bread flour. Knead on medium speed for 8 minutes. Let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour.
  3. Place thick-cut bacon on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Brush with maple syrup and sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes. Cool and crumble.
  4. Roll the dough into a 12x18 inch rectangle. Spread with softened butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll tightly and cut into 12 slices.
  5. Place rolls in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Let rise for 45 minutes. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt until thick and shiny. Slather over warm rolls and top with crumbled candied bacon.

Notes

Use unflavored dental floss to slice the cinnamon roll log cleanly.
Wait 15 minutes after baking before applying the glaze so it stays thick and shiny.
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