Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe)

January 13, 2016 by atasteofmadness 26 Comments

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Do you love the cinnamon melts from McDonalds? Now you can make some easy cinnamon melts at home in 30 minutes!

Here are two things that I don’t do often: go to McDonalds and buy refrigerator biscuits. And yet, here it is. A recipe that combines both of these experiences.

But when I went to McDonalds and tried their cinnamon melts for the first time, I thought: there must some way to make this at home! Because I don’t live close enough to a McDonalds to justify taking a trip there just to get another taste of these delicious cinnamon melts!

Along with the McDonalds cinnamon melts, I am also a huge fan of recipes that take 30 minutes or less to make. Especially when the recipe can be made in the morning in the time I take to get ready for work. That way when I am ready to walk out the door, I can enjoy a warm breakfast of something resembling cinnamon rolls, but WAY easier to make!

I mean, one of the reasons I don’t make cinnamon rolls is because they take so freaking long. Well my friends, that is a problem of the past!

I might just start buying those pillsbury biscuits more often, so I can make this over and over. For lazy weekend mornings, or for when you have unexpected guests, this recipe is sure to please.

Now I’m off to make another batch! Who said there is no time to bake on the weekdays? They obviously never tried this recipe!

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5 from 2 votes

Easy Cinnamon Melts

Do you love the cinnamon melts from McDonalds? Now you can make some easy cinnamon melts at home in 30 minutes with this recipe!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Ingredients

Cinnamon Melts

1 (12 oz) can refrigerator biscuits
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 Tbsp salted butter, melted

Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
2 Tbsp salted butter, melted
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp milk of choice

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8×8 baking dish and set aside.
Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces.
In a large bowl, mix together the cinnamon and brown sugar until fully combined. Add in the biscuits, and toss to coat completely.
Pour the biscuits into the prepared baking dish. Drizzle the melted butter on top of the biscuits.
Place in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are baked through.
For the glaze: beat together the glaze ingredients until smooth.
Pour the glaze evenly over the slightly cooled biscuits.

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Kitchen Riffs
January 13, 2016 at 2:06 am
Mmmm, cinnamon. Maybe my favorite spice. This looks super — thanks.
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Torviewtoronto
January 14, 2016 at 1:31 am
looks wonderful
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Ashley@CookieMonsterCooking
January 14, 2016 at 9:42 pm
Oh goodness! I don't think I could be trusted around this!
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From the Kitchen
January 15, 2016 at 1:54 pm
Thanks for stopping by my blog! Yes, I have had these treats at McDonalds but not for a long time. Very tempting. I had some delicious meals and a lovely tea while visiting your city in September!!
Best,
Bonnie
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Cheri Savory Spoon
January 15, 2016 at 3:43 pm
Hi Cathleen, great idea, your cinnamon melts look amazing!
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SavoringTime in the Kitchen
January 15, 2016 at 6:48 pm
Now I know it's been a long time since I've been to McDonalds 🙂 They look amazing! What a delicious treat for a weekend breakfast.
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Jeff the Chef
January 15, 2016 at 11:23 pm
I totally get you. I like to think of myself as someone who would prefer to make things from scratch – and I am – but that doesn't mean that stuff like these cinnamon rolls aren't incredibly tasty. Those people spend a lot of time and money researching how to make things appealing. My downfall is Cool Whip. Woah, it just occurred to me … I could probably put Cool Whip on these…
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Sippity Sup
January 16, 2016 at 12:39 am
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So deliciously decadent! GREG
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Angie Schneider
January 16, 2016 at 3:24 pm
These cinnamon buns look beyond delicious!
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Kushi S
January 18, 2016 at 4:07 am
This looks amazingly delicious! Bookmarked 🙂
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LauraJJ
February 2, 2017 at 7:42 pm
Oh goodness….these look so good! I usually do not make at home either…cause they take too long. I have to try these. My family would love them!
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linny t
March 10, 2017 at 8:54 pm
Now that McD's no longer carries Cinnamelts, THIS is the way to be sure you don't get deprived of the delicious yummy treat! Thanks!
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SC
March 12, 2018 at 4:40 pm

I just finished making these and they are delicious! They taste very close to the originals from McDonald’s. The recipe was also pretty easy to follow; I’ll be making these again soon! 😀
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- atasteofmadness
  March 13, 2018 at 9:34 am
  Thank you so much for letting me know!! I am glad you enjoyed them 🙂
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Shannon
May 9, 2018 at 11:31 am

I made these for my kids this morning. They said they are BETTER than McDs melts!!! Thank you so much, and I might have licked the pan. 😉
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- atasteofmadness
  May 9, 2018 at 8:16 pm
  Haha, I am also guilty of licking the pan! I am glad you and your kids enjoyed it!
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Aradhna
May 12, 2019 at 11:30 am
It looks yummylicious..will definitely try. Keep sharing suh amazing recipes.
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- atasteofmadness
  May 14, 2019 at 7:07 pm
  Thanks!! It is so good 🙂
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Natasha
August 1, 2019 at 1:56 pm

Absolutely delicious!! Will definitely be making these again!
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- atasteofmadness
  August 1, 2019 at 3:21 pm
  Yay! I am so glad you like it!
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Joyce Lundberg
April 20, 2021 at 7:55 am
Your web page looks great.I am looking forward to the recipes you will post. Also, can we post a recipe too?
Thank you and GOD Bless.
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Chanel
November 11, 2022 at 1:44 pm

Can I make cinnamelts using https://www.thespruceeats.com/make-ahead-buttermilk-biscuits-3051628?
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- atasteofmadness
  November 13, 2022 at 12:02 am
  I have never tried it with this particular recipe, but I don’t see why not!
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Cristina Mckay
December 17, 2022 at 1:33 pm
Would I be able to double this recipe, using a larger rectangular pan?
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- atasteofmadness
  December 20, 2022 at 3:16 pm
  Yes that would work!
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Ashley
February 2, 2023 at 4:02 pm
Too much vanilla in the glaze!!!!
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