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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Prep Time: 30 minutes Rise Time: 2 hours Bake Time: 25 minutes Difficulty: Medium
Cinnamon Rolls
These homemade cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and absolutely loaded with cinnamon sugar filling. Topped with a generous layer of cream cheese frosting, they're perfect for weekend brunches or special breakfast treats.

Ingredients

  • For the Dough:
  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • For the Filling:
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • For the Frosting:
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Make dough: Combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, salt, and flour. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead 5 minutes until smooth.
  3. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
  4. Make filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until combined.
  5. Assemble: Roll dough into an 18x14 inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly, leaving a 1-inch border.
  6. Starting from the long side, roll dough tightly into a log. Cut into 12 equal pieces using dental floss or a sharp knife.
  7. Place rolls in a greased 9x13 inch pan. Cover and let rise 45 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beat until fluffy.
  10. Spread frosting over warm rolls. Serve immediately.

Chef's Tips

  • For overnight rolls, refrigerate after step 7 and bake in the morning
  • Use unflavored dental floss to cut clean slices
  • Add chopped pecans to the filling for variety
  • Frost while still warm so it melts slightly into the rolls

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