Cinnamon Rolls
Indulge in the heavenly aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls that promise to delight your senses. With soft, pillowy dough swirled with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with creamy frosting, these rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any special occasion. Whether you’re a novice baker or a seasoned pro, this easy-to-follow recipe will have you pulling apart warm, gooey rolls in no time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm milk, granulated sugar, and yeast in a bowl; let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add melted butter and the yeast mixture; knead until smooth (approximately 8–10 minutes).
- Roll out dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter over it, then sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly.
- Roll the dough tightly from one edge to form a log and slice into even pieces.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover with a towel, and let rise for 30–45 minutes until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth for frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg