Cinnamon rolls have Northern European roots, particularly Swedish ‘kanelbulle,’ brought to the United States by immigrants in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The sticky, glazed American version became a beloved bakery and holiday morning treat throughout the 20th century, especially popularized by mall bakeries in the 1980s.
Soft, gooey, and topped with sweet glaze
A soft yeasted dough is rolled with cinnamon-sugar filling, baked until golden, and topped with a sweet cream cheese glaze.


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