Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (2025)

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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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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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  1. Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (12)Kitchen Riffs

    Mmmm, cinnamon. Maybe my favorite spice. This looks super — thanks.

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  2. Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (15)From the Kitchen

    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

    Reply

  3. Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (16)Cheri Savory Spoon

    Hi Cathleen, great idea, your cinnamon melts look amazing!

    Reply

  4. Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (17)SavoringTime in the Kitchen

    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.

    Reply

  5. Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (18)Jeff the Chef

    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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  6. Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (20)Angie Schneider

    These cinnamon buns look beyond delicious!

    Reply

  7. Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (21)Kushi S

    This looks amazingly delicious! Bookmarked 🙂

    Reply

  8. Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (22)LauraJJ

    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!

    Reply

  9. Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (23)linny t

    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!

    Reply

  10. Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (24)SC

    Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (25)
    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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    • Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (26)atasteofmadness

      Thank you so much for letting me know!! I am glad you enjoyed them 🙂

      Reply

  11. Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (27)Shannon

    Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (28)
    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. 😉

    Reply

    • Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (29)atasteofmadness

      Haha, I am also guilty of licking the pan! I am glad you and your kids enjoyed it!

      Reply

  12. Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (30)Aradhna

    It looks yummylicious..will definitely try. Keep sharing suh amazing recipes.

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    • Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (31)atasteofmadness

      Thanks!! It is so good 🙂

      Reply

  13. Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (32)Natasha

    Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (33)
    Absolutely delicious!! Will definitely be making these again!

    Reply

    • Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (34)atasteofmadness

      Yay! I am so glad you like it!

      Reply

  14. Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (35)Joyce Lundberg

    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.

    Reply

    • Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (38)atasteofmadness

      I have never tried it with this particular recipe, but I don’t see why not!

      Reply

  15. Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (39)Cristina Mckay

    Would I be able to double this recipe, using a larger rectangular pan?

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    • Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (40)atasteofmadness

      Yes that would work!

      Reply

  16. Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (41)Ashley

    Too much vanilla in the glaze!!!!

    Reply

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Easy Cinnamon Melts (McDonalds Copycat Recipe) | A Taste of Madness (2025)

FAQs

Why did McDonald's discontinue Cinnamon Melts? ›

It became more costly to produce/stock/prepare than the money it brought in. In the case of McDs, it might have distracted from other sales when it was sold. It might have been costly to allot space to stock and stage this solitary product.

Does McDonald's have Cinnamelts? ›

Remember those sadly discontinued Cinnamelts from McDonald's? This sweet, tasty breakfast item had us in a chokehold, and we've missed it ever since it left the menu.

What did McDonald's sell in the 70s? ›

By the 1970s, McDonald's had grown into an increasingly popular fast-food establishment. The Quarter Pounder, Quarter Pounder with cheese, and Egg McMuffin were also added to the menu.

Why did McDonald's get rid of the Cinnabons? ›

In a statement to CNN, McDonald's said it's "always listening to our fans and adjusting our menu based on what they crave," signaling that perhaps the items weren't selling as strongly as they once were.

Why did Chick-fil-A get rid of cinnamon clusters? ›

"Customers loved how it tasted, but because we couldn't prepare it fresh in our restaurant kitchens each morning and get it right every time, we cut it." Considering neither Cinnamon Biscuits nor Clusters are on the menu, perhaps Chick-fil-A just wasn't able to find a happy medium between the cinnamon pastries.

What happened to the cinnamon rolls at McDonald's? ›

"McDonald's are currently phasing out the three bakery items that were released on Oct 28th, 2020. The goods are the Apple Fritter, Blueberry Muffin and the Cinnamon Roll. Get them while you still can, they'll be discontinued by July 15th 2023.”

Does McDonald's not have pancakes? ›

Hotcakes and Sausage. 770 Cal.770 Cal. When you're craving pancakes and sausage, McDonald's has you covered with our Hotcakes and Sausage breakfast.

Did McDonald's discontinue parfaits? ›

Menu items like salads, grilled chicken and fruit-and-yogurt parfaits were removed from McDonald's offerings. Like the nixing of its all-day breakfast in 2020, these healthy options were removed to make service more efficient for the more popular menu items.

When did Cinnamelts come out? ›

In 2007, the chain released its Cinnamon Melts, also called "Cinnamelts," which were pieces of dough covered in cinnamon, sugar, and cream cheese icing.

What has McDonald's removed from menu? ›

Menu items like salads, grilled chicken and fruit-and-yogurt parfaits were removed from McDonald's offerings. Like the nixing of its all-day breakfast in 2020, these healthy options were removed to make service more efficient for the more popular menu items.

Why did McDonald's get rid of Apple dippers? ›

For McDonald's, looking to address an image problem and guide customers who have struggled to make or enforce healthy choices for their children, the answer was to end the option. Apple Dippers will now be Apple Slices, with caramel sauce on the way out.

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