How to Draw a Cinnamon Roll (Easy Step by Step)
A cinnamon roll is a cozy, friendly thing to draw, and it is built from just a few simple shapes. You will use a rounded can shape, curved lines, and one big spiral. Adding a tiny face turns it into a cute character.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a cinnamon roll step by step
How to Draw a Cinnamon Roll · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: Roll outline
Draw a wide, rounded top that curves down into two straight sides. Close the bottom with a big curve like a smile, so the shape looks like a short, fat can.
Step 3: The front rim
Start at the left side, a little below the top, and draw a long curve that dips down and swoops up to the right side. This line shows where the flat top turns into the front of the roll.
Step 4: Swirl center
Near the middle of the top, draw a small spiral like a tiny snail shell. Start with a little curl in the center and loop around about one and a half times.
Step 5: Bigger swirl rings
Keep the spiral going outward with two wide rings around the little swirl. Leave a small gap between the rings, and stop the last tail near the top left before it touches the edge.
Step 6: Icing drip
On the left side of the front, draw a short wavy line starting at the edge of the roll. Then draw one upside-down U shape hanging down from the rim, like a drip of icing sliding down.
Step 7: Side curve lines
Draw three short curved lines on the sides of the roll, one on the lower left and two on the right. Let them bend the same way as the bottom edge, and leave a gap in the middle so they look like layers of dough.
Step 8: A happy face
On the front, a little to the right of the middle, draw two small round dots for eyes. Between them, a little lower, add a tiny curved smile.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your cinnamon roll? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw boba tea or how to draw a cupcake next.
Tips for drawing a cinnamon roll
- Draw the top wide and flat. If it is too tall, the roll will look like a tall tube instead of a cinnamon roll.
- The spiral is the trickiest part. Start in the center and let each ring get a little bigger, keeping the gaps about the same size.
- Keep the icing drip short and rounded, and make the wavy line next to it soft and gentle so it looks like melted icing.
Free cinnamon roll coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this cinnamon roll coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your cinnamon roll drawing
Try warm tan and golden brown for the dough, with a lighter cream color for the icing drip and a darker brown for the spiral. For a creative twist, color the swirl in rainbow stripes for a magic cinnamon roll.
Cinnamon roll fun fact for kids
Sweden has a Cinnamon Bun Day (Kanelbullens dag) every year on October 4. The Swedish name for the treat is kanelbulle.
Questions about drawing a cinnamon roll
What shapes do I need to draw a cinnamon roll?
You need a wide rounded top, two straight lines for the sides, and a curve for the bottom. Then add a curve across the front, a spiral on top, and an icing drip.
How do I draw a spiral that looks neat?
Start with a small curl in the middle and keep circling outward, a bit wider each time. Try it a few times on scrap paper first, because a spiral gets easier with practice.
How do I make my cinnamon roll look cuter?
Give it a face with two round dot eyes and a small smile on the front. Keeping the eyes close together with the smile just below makes it look extra sweet.
