10 Delicious Bread Machine Desserts for Any Occasion

Clone of a Cinnabon

Save yourself some money and a trip to the mall by making your own copycat Cinnabon recipe at home with your bread maker. Ultra soft and sweet, all that's needed is a drizzle of that beloved cream cheese frosting to seal the deal.

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Pull-Apart Hot Cross Buns

Featuring heady cardamom and a trio of flavorful dried fruits, these hot cross buns will be the star of your next Easter event. The bread machine makes it easier than ever to create this traditional pastry.

Jelly Doughnuts

Between kneading, rising, cutting, and frying, homemade doughnuts can be a pain to make. But with the handy bread machine, all you need to do is dump the ingredients in, cut out the doughnuts, then stick them in the hot oil. The result is a hot and sweet treat that's worth the effort.

Orange Pull-Aparts

"This pull-apart bread accented with orange zest makes a nice treat to go with coffee," describes recipe creator Cathleen Sinclair. Fresh orange juice and zest both add a zingy taste to this shareable dessert made in a bread machine.

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King Cake in a Bread Machine

Whether you're wanting to celebrate Mardi Gras or recreate some New Orleans magic at home, this king cake is sure to satisfy. The secret ingredient is a little sour cream in the dough, leading to a moist and flavorful cake.

Erin's Canadian Fried Dough

You won't be able to resist these sweet and crispy cinnamon-spiced treats. "This recipe is passed down from my Nana who was famous for her doughnuts. This is one she would make us on a cold winters day after skating all day on the outdoor rink," says Erin of this bread machine dessert. "It is a popular treat when skating on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa, Canada."

Monkey Bread

Covered in a gooey cinnamon glaze and divided into bite-size pieces of dough, this monkey bread is perfect for your next breakfast or brunch event. Using the bread machine means you don't have to keep a close eye on the dough in the beginning, giving you time to cook up the sauce and prepare the pan for baking.

Kolaches From the Bread Machine

A cherished Eastern European treat, kolaches are sweet pastry stuffed with fruit or poppyseed filling. This recipe also sneaks in some mashed potato flakes, making for an extra tender and moist dough.

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Bread Maker Doughnuts

You only need a handful of pantry and fridge staples to create these wow-worthy doughnuts in the bread machine. Serve them up as is, with a sprinkling of powdered sugar, or dipped in a sweet glaze.

Soft, Moist, and Gooey Cinnamon Buns

If "melt in your mouth" is the texture you prefer for cinnamon buns, then this is the recipe for you. Instant vanilla pudding adds a boost of flavor and extra moisture for a soft dough.

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Get More Recipes for the Bread Machine

If you already own a bread machine, you're likely looking for great ways to make use of this small appliance. (If you're considering buying, check out our list of the best bread machines you can buy.) So keep cooking with these recipes:

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