"The Ground Rules Before I got started, I had to set a few parameters. What counts as a store-bought cinnamon roll? For this test, I used nationally available, bake-at-home cinnamon rolls, including both refrigerated and frozen varieties."
"I Didn't Include: * Fresh bakery cinnamon rolls (not a fair comparison) * Scratch mixes or DIY kits * Anything that required adding extra ingredients"
"How I Prepared Them: * Baked according to package instructions * No extras or "doctoring" of any kind (I usually love adding fresh orange zest!) * Served warm * Tasted plain (no coffee or cocoa pairings, unfortunately)"
"The Cinnamon Rolls I Tested * Trader Joe's Cinnamon Rolls * Whole Foods Cinnamon Rolls * Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls * Immaculate Cinnamon Rolls"
Store-bought cinnamon rolls were defined as nationally available bake-at-home varieties, including refrigerated and frozen options. Excluded items included fresh bakery cinnamon rolls, scratch mixes or DIY kits, and any product requiring added ingredients. All selected rolls were baked strictly according to package instructions with no added ingredients or modifications. Rolls were served warm and tasted plain, with no pairing beverages or additional toppings. The selection tested comprised Trader Joe's Cinnamon Rolls, Whole Foods Cinnamon Rolls, Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls, and Immaculate Cinnamon Rolls. The evaluation focused on widely distributed retail options to compare baseline convenience and flavor without enhancements.
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