Description
Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with a gooey cinnamon-sugar mixture and topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. These bakery-style treats are perfect for brunch or holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for dough)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 tsp instant dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp whole milk (as needed for frosting consistency)
Instructions
- Warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C) and mix with the yeast and a teaspoon of sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture, softened butter, and eggs. Knead for 8-10 minutes until a smooth dough forms.
- Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Roll the dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread the softened butter over the dough, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 equal rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, beat cream cheese, butter, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add milk to reach desired consistency.
- Spread frosting over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the filling for crunch.
- Swirl in orange zest or cardamom for extra flavor.
- Use maple extract in the frosting for depth.
- Make mini rolls for bite-sized treats.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg