Description
Warm, sweet cinnamon rolls with creamy frosting—a perfect comfort food for cozy breakfasts or delightful desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Start by combining warm milk and sugar in a small bowl, then sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, salt, and eggs. Pour in the yeast mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add flour, combining until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough into a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 60 minutes, or until it’s doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together, then sprinkle this mixture over the buttered dough.
- Tightly roll the dough into a log and cut it into slices. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving space between them.
- Cover the rolls and let them rise again for about 30 minutes, until puffed up.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and irresistible.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cinnamon rolls are out of the oven and warm, spread the frosting generously over the top before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead by rolling the buns and storing them overnight in the fridge. Use unflavored dental floss for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg