Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these homemade cinnamon rolls that are soft, fluffy, and loaded with sweet cinnamon goodness. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, these rolls are perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Add sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms. Knead for 6–8 minutes. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Make the Filling: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll out the dough, spread butter, sprinkle with sugar mixture, roll into a log, slice, and place in a baking dish. Let rise for 30–45 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Add milk for consistency. Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
- For overnight rolls, refrigerate after the second rise and bake the next day.
- Enhance with pecans or raisins for added texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
