Sweet potato cinnamon rolls.

Here’s a delicious Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls recipe—soft, fluffy, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium potato)

¾ cup warm milk (110°F)

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

¼ cup granulated sugar

2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast

1 large egg

½ tsp salt

3 ½ – 4 cups all-purpose flour

For the Filling:

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup brown sugar

1 tbsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp nutmeg (optional)

For the Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp milk

½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Dough

1. In a small bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

2. In a large bowl, combine sweet potato, melted butter, egg, and salt. Stir in yeast mixture.

3. Gradually add flour, ½ cup at a time, kneading until the dough is soft and slightly sticky.

4. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

2️⃣ Make the Filling

1. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

2. Roll out the dough into a 12x18-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over the dough and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly.

3️⃣ Roll and Cut

1. Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log.

2. Slice into 12 even pieces and place in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

3. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.

4️⃣ Bake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.

5️⃣ Make the Glaze & Serve

1. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

2. Drizzle over warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy!

Would you like a variation, like adding pecans or using a cream cheese frosting?

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