Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls that will fill your kitchen with delight. This easy recipe yields soft, fluffy rolls swirled with a rich cinnamon sugar filling and topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet dessert, these cinnamon rolls are ideal for sharing at special gatherings or enjoying as a cozy treat at home. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be able to impress family and friends with this delightful classic.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/3 cup whole milk
- 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp cinnamon powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temp
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup icing sugar
Instructions
- Warm the milk and mix in yeast and sugar; let froth for 5-10 minutes.
- Combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add eggs, softened butter, and yeast mixture; mix until shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Allow it to rise in a greased bowl for about an hour.
- Prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread the filling evenly, and roll tightly.
- Cut into 12 pieces and place in a greased baking dish; let rise again for about 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese, unsalted butter, heavy cream, and icing sugar until smooth.
- Frost warm rolls generously before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 52mg