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24 Decadent Sweet Buns That Are Perfect for Breakfast or Dessert

Erren Hart

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02/04/2025

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Sweet buns are the ultimate indulgence, whether you’re starting your day or treating yourself to dessert. This collection of 24 recipes includes everything from classic cinnamon rolls and sticky buns to creative variations like chocolate swirl buns and pineapple cream cheese sweet rolls. Whether you’re baking traditional hot cross buns or experimenting with vegan or gluten-free options, these recipes are as irresistible as they are satisfying. Let’s explore these sweet, sticky, and utterly delicious buns that are truly worth the mess.

Bakery Style Cinnamon Rolls

Yummy Bakery Style Cinnamon Rolls picture
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

These Bakery-Style Cinnamon Rolls are as irresistible as they are beautiful! Big, fluffy, and smothered in a variety of mouthwatering frostings, they’re the ultimate treat you won’t be able to resist.
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Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls

Image Credit: Allie Roomberg/Baking A Moment

This twist on classic cinnamon rolls adds a warm kick of ginger and can be prepped a day or two ahead. Enjoy them hot from the oven for a delightful and unexpected breakfast treat your family will love.

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Slow Cooker Cinnamon Rolls

A closeup of cinnamon rolls with glaze on top.
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

Make mornings special with Slow Cooker Cinnamon Rolls! This easy recipe lets your slow cooker do the work, creating warm, gooey rolls topped with creamy vanilla glaze—perfect for a hassle-free treat.
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Swedish Tea Ring

Image Credit: Allie Roomberg/Baking A Moment

This Swedish Tea Ring is a showstopper dessert that tastes as good as it looks! Made with soft, sweet yeast dough and packed with a cozy mix of sugar and spices, it’s pure comfort in every bite. Finished with a shiny glaze, it’s a stunning centerpiece that’s easier to make than you’d think.

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls from Scratch

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Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are an easy, delicious treat perfect for fall mornings, holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, or even dessert!
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Chocolate Swirl Buns

chocolate swirl buns
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

These buns are a temptation you won’t be able to resist! The soft, buttery dough is filled with a decadent chocolate filling and a hint of cinnamon, creating a flavor combination that’s pure bliss. Get ready to fall in love with every bite!

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Pineapple Cream Cheese Sweet Rolls

Treat yourself to Pineapple Cream Cheese Rolls—fluffy yeast rolls filled with creamy pineapple and cream cheese, topped with tangy cream cheese glaze. A tropical twist on classic cinnamon rolls!

Get The Recipe: Pineapple Cream Cheese Sweet Rolls

Outrageous Sticky Buns

Outrageous Sticky Buns ready to serve
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

These sticky buns are a visual and culinary masterpiece! Imagine soft, golden buns oozing with rich, dark chocolate and glistening with pockets of salted caramel. It’s a feast for the senses that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Pumpkin Spice Sticky Buns

A tray of gooey pumpkin spice sticky buns with one pulled out to show the filling
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

These Pumpkin Spice Sticky Buns! Soft, gooey buns are filled with a spiced pumpkin pie filling and drizzled with a buttery sweet sauce, capturing all the warmth and comfort of the season in one decadent treat.

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Classic Cinnamon Buns

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Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Enjoy them warm from the oven for a comforting breakfast, or serve them at brunch for a special occasion. They’re also delicious cold, making them a great grab-and-go treat. Plus, the option to prepare them ahead of time and bake them fresh in the morning ensures a stress-free experience.

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Orange Rolls

Image Credit: Allie Roomberg/Baking A Moment

Citrus-infused swirls: Tender yeast dough enveloping a cozy blend of brown sugar and vibrant citrus, crowned with zesty cream cheese frosting.

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Cinnamon Rolls With Apple Pie Filling

a Cinnamon Roll with Apple Pie Filling on a white plate with a fork.
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Imagine warm, golden brown cinnamon rolls overflowing with a gooey apple pie filling. Topped with a glistening cascade of caramel glaze, these homemade treats are a feast for the eyes and the senses. Get ready to be tempted!

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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

a close up image of freshly baked Cinnamon Rolls in a pan.
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

This recipe offers a tempting twist with fluffy buns and a decadent swirl of butter, vanilla, and cinnamon. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone wanting seconds.

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Giant Maple Cinnamon Roll Cake With Butterscotch Glaze

Sweet cinnamon roll in a skillet drizzled with maple syrup.
Photo credit: xoxoBella

This maple cinnamon roll cake is a decadent, oversized take on a classic cinnamon bun, baked in a cast iron pan and topped with a rich butterscotch maple glaze. Perfect for special occasions like Christmas or Easter, it’s a showstopping dessert that’s sure to impress!
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Classic Sticky Buns

Three freshly made sticky buns covered in caramel sauce and one topped with chopped pecans.
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Get ready for a delightful baking experience! This easy recipe delivers classic sticky buns with a sweet and spicy cinnamon-sugar filling. The optional addition of pecans adds a delightful textural contrast, making this a treat that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
Photo credit: Namely Marly

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate treat—these vegan cinnamon rolls are everything you’ve been craving! Soft, fluffy, and packed with a gooey cinnamon-spiced filling, each bite is pure bliss. And just when you think they couldn’t get better, they’re topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting that takes them over the top. Trust us, you’re going to fall in love!
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Chocolate Babka Buns

Image Credit: Noshing With The Nolans

Rich brioche dough is swirled with a luxurious chocolatey-nutty filling, creating big, beautiful buns that are best enjoyed warm and fresh from the oven.

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Quick Cinnamon Rolls

A close up of quick rise cinnamon buns
My Quick Rise Cinnamon Rolls

Enjoy fresh-baked goodness in about an hour. Fluffy yeast dough, a delicious cinnamon sugar filling, and a creamy dream cheese glaze come together for a breakfast that’s sure to leave you satisfied.

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Hot Cross Buns

a pile of fresh hot cross buns with a clear glaze on top
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Indulge in the warm, spiced comfort of Hot Cross Buns – and not just at Easter! This easy recipe yields delicious buns packed with cinnamon and nutmeg, studded with plump raisins, and finished with a symbolic cross. Perfect for any occasion, they’re a treat that transcends the seasons.

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Vegan Buns

Gooey and Delicious Sticky Buns
Photo credit: Namely Marly

These gluten-free sticky buns are smothered in a luscious caramel sauce that seeps into every nook and cranny. Soft, sweet, and utterly irresistible, they’re a breakfast favorite.
Get the Recipe: Gooey and Delicious Sticky Buns

Honey Buns

Image Credit: Allie Roomberg/Baking A Moment

Channel your inner child with these Homemade Honey Buns! They’re even better than the ones you remember, boasting a pillowy-soft dough, a swirl of gooey cinnamon filling, and a glistening honey glaze. These buns are sure to become a new favorite, perfect for a nostalgic afternoon treat or a quick and delicious breakfast on the go.

Get The Recipe: Honey Buns

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls
Photo credit: Namely Marly

Create cinnamon rolls everyone can enjoy with these Vegan Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls! Packed with a rich, buttery cinnamon filling and finished with a luscious, sweet frosting, these irresistible treats are perfect for special diets—and guaranteed to become a breakfast favorite.
Get the Recipe: Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Crumb Buns

A close-up of a batch of freshly baked crumb-topped coffee cake squares, drizzled with a light glaze. The golden-brown cake is topped with a crumbly, cinnamon-infused streusel, and the glaze slightly overflows, adding a sweet finish to this quintessential fall dessert.
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Freshly baked and bursting with cinnamon sugar crumb, these classic buns are a temptation you won’t be able to resist. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, they’ll have you reaching for seconds (and maybe thirds!).

Get The Recipe: Cinnamon Crumb Buns

Slow Cooker Sticky Buns

A close-up of a dessert featuring a piece of bread pudding topped with pecans and a rich, caramel sauce, served on a white plate. The glossy, thick sauce enhances the dish's texture and makes every bite worth savoring.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

This Slow Cooker Vegetable Enchilada Casserole is packed with bold, mouthwatering flavors in every bite. Just toss the ingredients in, let your slow cooker do the work, and come home to a hearty, crowd-pleasing dinner. Get ready to fall in love with every delicious, effortless bite!
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