Food and Recipes Bread Rolls And Buns Eggnog-Spiced Cinnamon Rolls Be the first to rate & review! Bring the 'nog to breakfast with these cinnamon rolls. By Jasmine Smith Published on December 7, 2023 Recipe tested by Southern Living Test Kitchen Recipe tested by Southern Living Test Kitchen The Southern Living Test Kitchen has been publishing recipes since 1970, four years after the first issue of Southern Living Magazine appeared on newsstands. The Southern Living Test Kitchen team includes a team of professionals with deep expertise in recipe development, from pastry chefs and grilling experts to nutritionists and dietitians. Together, the team tests and retests, produces, styles, and photographs thousands of recipes each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen facility located in Birmingham, Alabama. Learn more about the Southern Living Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Greg Dupree; Prop Stylist: Ginny Branch; Food Stylist: Micah Morton Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Servings: 10 The undisputed king of festive Christmas beverages is the secret ingredient that will transform canned cinnamon rolls into your new most-requested recipe. Here’s a surprising secret—this decadent recipe doesn’t actually require you to make or buy any eggnog. Our Test Kitchen professionals tasted several brands to experience their different flavors, then raided their spice pantry to create this recipe’s rich, authentic eggnog flavor. The result? Moist and tender cinnamon rolls that no one will guess aren’t made from scratch. They’re perfect for Christmas breakfast, brunch, or any morning you need a boost. Non-Alcoholic Eggnog What's In Eggnog? Most eggnog recipes call for a lot of eggs (ours uses a whole dozen!) that are whisked together and heated gently with warm milk and cream before the addition of vanilla, spices, and as much bourbon as you like. Do These Cinnamon Rolls Contain Alcohol? Don’t worry—whether you’re serving these to adults who don’t imbibe or to children, this recipe contains no alcohol. Our Test Kitchen geniuses worked hard to replicate the classic, boozy flavor of eggnog with no alcohol required. Ingredients Cooking spray 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. ground nutmeg, divided 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup (4 oz.) unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 (17 1/2-oz.) cans refrigerated jumbo cinnamon rolls (such as Pillsbury Grands!), separated into 10 rolls Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 2 (9-inch) round cake pans cooking spray; set aside. Whisk together whipping cream, vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon of the nutmeg in a medium bowl until combined; set aside. Whisk together brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg in a separate medium bowl until well combined; set aside. Divide cinnamon rolls evenly between prepared cake pans. Pour whipping cream mixture evenly around cinnamon rolls. Spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the brown sugar mixture evenly over top of each roll. Cover each cake pan with aluminum foil. Bake in preheated oven 35 minutes. Uncover, and bake until tops are golden brown and whipping cream mixture has thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool slightly in cake pans, about 10 minutes. Serve warm, drizzling remaining whipping cream mixture in cake pans over cinnamon rolls. Rate It Print