Name: Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 9
Ingredients: 1/2 a recipe of sweet potato dough; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 3 tablespoons butter (softened); 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon hot water; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

I’m crazy about using sweet potatoes in anything and everything, especially this time of year. Recently I made Sweet Potato Rollsand had plenty of dough left over to do something else with. Cinnamon rolls immediately came to mind. I hadn’t made them since making Strawberry Sweet Rolls.

I rolled the dough out and spread it with a combination of brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and chopped pecans. Next I rolled the dough up and cut it into slices.

Rolls before rising.

Rolls after rising.

After letting the rolls rise until doubled in bulk, I baked them for just 20 minutes and drizzled them with a simple powdered sugar glaze for a little more sweetness.

Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls and bowl full of sweet potatoes.

And boy of boy, what a delicious breakfast. Yes cinnamon rolls are a little time consuming to make, but if you enjoy baking, it is time well spent. Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls are a great way to get a fall day started.

Why Are My Cinnamon Rolls Not Fluffy?

There are a number of reasons your cinnamon rolls might not be fluffy.

Make sure you are using fresh yeast that hasn’t expired.
Careful that the liquid you add to it isn’t too hot. It shouldn’t be above 115 degrees F.
Let the dough have enough time to rise. It could take longer than the recommended time, especially if your house is cool.
You may have added too much flour. The dough should be a little sticky.