If you hopped over from our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community, welcome to my kitchen! Today I’m sharing my tested, no-fail recipe for Bourbon Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls—complete with ingredient swaps, visual step-by-step cues across 4 pages, and a printable recipe card below.
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1. Why This Recipe Works Every Time
In my test kitchen, I’m always looking for ways to turn breakfast into a celebration. These bourbon maple bacon cinnamon rolls came to me one Sunday when I had leftover bacon and a bottle of good bourbon—and honestly, it was love at first bite.
The dough is pillowy and soft, the filling is sweet and smoky, and that bourbon-maple glaze ties everything together like a warm hug. My family requests them for every holiday morning, and I know yours will too.
👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Test Kitchen Highlights (Page 1 of 4)
- Foolproof Ratios: Triple-tested with everyday supermarket ingredients so it works on your very first try.
- Balanced Flavor: Layered aromatics and proper pan temperature create rich, homemade depth without complicated steps.
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Tap Next Page (Page 2) below for my Key Ingredients & Easy Substitutions, or scroll down to check off the full Recipe Card!
Bourbon Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls
These bourbon maple bacon cinnamon rolls are soft, gooey, and packed with sweet, smoky, and boozy flavor. The crispy bacon bits add a salty crunch that balances the rich maple-bourbon glaze perfectly.
🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)
🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tbsp sugar in warm milk. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add melted butter, eggs, and yeast mixture. Knead until a soft dough forms, about 5-7 minutes. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled.
- Roll dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over the surface, then sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and crumbled bacon.
- Roll tightly from the long side and cut into 12 even slices. Place in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-28 minutes, until golden. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls. Serve immediately.
👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage
For extra crisp bacon, cook it until just shy of burnt—it stays crunchy even after baking. These rolls are best fresh, but you can store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the microwave for 20 seconds. Freeze unbaked rolls for up to 2 months—just thaw overnight and bake as directed.
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