Olive Oil Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Balsamic Icing

Olive Oil Cinnamon Rolls Recipe at The Little Shop of Olive Oils

If you love a cozy homemade breakfast that feels a little special, these Olive Oil Cinnamon Rolls are such a good one to make. They’re soft, fluffy, full of warm cinnamon flavor, and finished with a sweet icing that has just a little extra something from our Maple Balsamic.

What makes this recipe especially nice is the way the olive oil works in both the dough and the filling. Our Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil helps create a soft, tender dough, while our Butter Premium Olive Oil adds rich flavor to the cinnamon-sugar filling without feeling too heavy. It’s a wonderful twist on a classic cinnamon roll recipe.

These are perfect for holiday mornings, weekend brunch, or anytime you want to bake something that makes the kitchen smell absolutely wonderful. And that maple balsamic icing on top gives them a sweet, warm finish that feels just right with the cinnamon.

If you enjoy homemade cinnamon rolls, olive oil baking, and brunch recipes that feel comforting and a little different, this is definitely one to keep on hand. They’re soft, flavorful, and such a delicious treat to share.

Why You’ll Love These Cinnamon Rolls

  • Soft, fluffy, and full of warm cinnamon flavor
  • A delicious way to bake with olive oil
  • Made with Butter Premium Olive Oil and Maple Balsamic
  • Perfect for brunch, holidays, and cozy mornings at home
  • A fresh twist on a classic homemade cinnamon roll

The combination of olive oil in the dough, buttery olive oil in the filling, and maple balsamic in the icing gives these cinnamon rolls a rich, comforting flavor that makes them feel both familiar and a little extra special.

Olive Oil Cinnamon Rolls

The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Servings

12

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Calories

381

Cuisine

American

Category

Desserts

These Olive Oil Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and full of warm cinnamon flavor, made with Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil for a tender dough and Butter Premium Olive Oil for a rich, smooth filling. Finished with a sweet Maple Balsamic icing, they’re a cozy and flavorful twist on a classic cinnamon roll—perfect for brunch, holidays, or special mornings at home.

Olive Oil Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

    For the Dough:

    • 4 cups All-purpose Flour
    • 1 cup Milk (warm)
    • 2 1/4 tsp Active Dry Yeast (1 package)
    • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
    • 1/4 cup Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil plus extra for greasing
    • 1 large Egg
    • 1/2 tsp Salt

    For the Filling:

    • 1 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
    • 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
    • 1/4 cup Butter Premium Olive Oil

    For the Icing:

    • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
    • 2 tbsp Milk
    • 1 tsp Vermont Maple Dark Balsamic Vinegar

    Directions

    1. In a bowl, combine warm milk and granulated sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

    2. Sprinkle the yeast over the milk mixture and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
    3. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the flour and salt.
    4. Add the EVOO, egg, and yeast mixture to the flour.
    5. Mix until a dough forms and knead for about 10 minutes by hand or 5-7 minutes with a dough hook attachment on a stand mixer, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
    6. Form the dough into a ball and place it in a bowl greased with a little EVOO, covering it with a clean kitchen towel.
    7. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours or until it has doubled in size.
    8. In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon.

    9. Keep the Butter Olive Oil separate to spread over the dough.

    10. Once the dough has risen, preheat your oven to 350°F.
    11. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.

    12. Brush the dough with Butter Olive Oil and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top.

    13. Roll the dough tightly from the long side, forming a log.
    14. Cut the log into equal pieces, about 1.5 inches thick, to form individual rolls.
    15. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover them with a kitchen towel, and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
    16. Bake the cinnamon rolls in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
    17. While the rolls are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and balsamic to make the icing.
    18. Once the cinnamon rolls are out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes before drizzling the icing over the top.

    19. Serve & enjoy!

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