Description
Indulge in the comforting aroma and taste of freshly baked Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls. These soft and fluffy rolls are the perfect treat for breakfast or dessert, with a sweet cinnamon filling and decadent icing.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
For the Icing:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- For the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Knead until smooth. Let rise.
- For the Filling: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll out dough, spread with butter, sprinkle with the mixture. Roll and slice.
- Place rolls in a baking dish. Let rise. Bake.
- For the Icing: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- For overnight rolls, prepare through slicing and refrigerate covered. Bring to room temperature before baking.
- Add cream cheese to the icing for a tangy twist.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
