Almond Croissant Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls meet buttery almond croissants in this bakery-style recipe that tastes absolutely incredible. These Almond Croissant Cinnamon Rolls are filled with cinnamon sugar and almond extract, topped with a sweet cream cheese frosting, sliced almonds, and a dusting of powdered sugar for the ultimate cozy breakfast or brunch recipe.

Perfect for holidays, weekend baking, or whenever you want a cinnamon roll recipe that feels extra special, these rolls are soft, sweet, and packed with warm almond flavor in every bite. For a version without almonds, try our classic cinnamon roll here.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Soft and fluffy homemade cinnamon roll dough
• Inspired by bakery-style almond croissants
• Easy to make with simple ingredients
• Can be made dairy-free with plant-based butter and cream cheese
• Perfect for brunch, holidays, or cozy mornings

Equipment

• Hand mixer or whisk
• Large mixing bowl
• Small mixing bowl
• Rolling pin
• Pizza cutter or sharp knife
• 9x13 baking dish
• Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

Almond Croissant Cinnamon Roll Dough

• 1 cup warm milk (we used almond milk but any milk will work)
• ½ cup melted butter regular or plant-based
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon cane sugar
• 2 ½ cups regular all purpose flour

Almond Croissant Cinnamon Roll Filling

• ½ cup soft butter regular or plant-based
• ½ cup cane sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Almond Croissant Cinnamon Roll Topping

• 4 tablespoon cream cheese regular or plant-based
• 4 tablespoon butter regular or plant-based
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• ¼ cup thinly sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoon powdered sugar

Instructions

To begin, prepare the dough by mixing the warm milk, melted butter, active yeast, and sugar together. Then, add the flour and mix until a soft shaggy dough is formed. Cover and allow the dough to rise in a warm place in your kitchen for 1 hour.

While the dough rises, in a small mixing bowl, mix the soft butter, sugar, cinnamon, and almond extract until a smooth filling is formed. Set aside.

Prepare your topping by mixing the cream cheese, soft butter, and powdered sugar together. Keep the topping in the fridge until you're ready to use it.

Once the dough has risen for one hour, uncover and use your hands to form the dough into a ball. Place the dough ball on a floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll it out until it is about ½ an inch thick.

Spread the filling evenly onto the dough. Use a pizza cutter to slice the dough into long strips that are about an inch and a half to two inches wide.

Use your hands to roll each strip like a pinwheel. Place each pinwheel into a greased baking dish. Cover the dish and let them rise again in a warm spot for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

After the second rise, place them in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes until they're golden brown. Allow them to cool before covering with frosting, sprinkling with sliced almonds, and dusting with powdered sugar. Enjoy warm!

Tips For The Best Almond Croissant Cinnamon Rolls

• Use warm milk, not hot milk, so the yeast activates properly.
• Let the rolls cool slightly before frosting so the topping stays creamy.
• Almond extract gives these rolls their signature almond croissant flavor.
• For extra bakery-style flavor, toast the sliced almonds before adding them on top.

Storage

Store leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 15–20 seconds before serving.

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