Description
These homemade Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with a luscious cinnamon-sugar blend, topped with a smooth and creamy cream cheese icing. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, they offer the perfect warm, sweet treat to brighten any morning and are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
Filling Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
Icing Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Warm the milk until lukewarm, then combine it with the instant yeast and a pinch of sugar to activate. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs. Mix until a soft, elastic dough forms. Knead by hand or mixer for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. This step creates the light and fluffy texture.
- Roll and Fill: On a floured surface, roll the dough into a large rectangle. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon and brown sugar mixture generously on top. Starting from one long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log, sealing the edge to keep the filling inside.
- Cut and Arrange: Use a sharp knife or dental floss to cut the rolled dough into about 12 equal pieces. Place the rolls snugly in a greased baking pan. Cover and let rise again for 30-40 minutes until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown on top. Avoid overbaking to keep the interior soft and moist.
- Make the Icing and Serve: While baking, whisk together cream cheese, powdered sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread the icing over the warm rolls right after removing them from the oven for a creamy, gooey finish.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better dough consistency and rise.
- Allow dough to fully rise for extra soft and fluffy rolls.
- Roll dough tightly but gently to keep filling evenly distributed.
- Cut rolls evenly for consistent baking and appearance.
- Brush baked rolls with melted butter to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg