Description
Fluffy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate breakfast treat, enveloping your home in a warm, sweet aroma. These soft, pillowy rolls are packed with oozy cinnamon sugar and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, making them perfect for Sunday mornings or any occasion. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and visually appealing golden-brown swirls, these delightful rolls will impress family and friends alike. Once you master this recipe, you’ll be known as the go-to cinnamon roll expert!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt; gradually add to the yeast mixture until just combined.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Prepare filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick; spread the filling evenly.
- Roll tightly into a log shape and cut into pieces using dental floss or a sharp knife.
- Place cut rolls in a greased baking dish; cover and let rise until puffy (30-45 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For frosting, whip together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 42mg