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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

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  • Author: Chef Emma
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, fluffy, and filled with cinnamon-sugar goodness, these homemade cinnamon rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat anytime.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed (for filling)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for filling)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 12 tablespoons milk (for frosting, as needed)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix in sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt. Gradually add flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Roll out the dough into a 16×12 inch rectangle. Spread with softened butter, then sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  5. Roll the dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 equal rolls.
  6. Place rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30–45 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk, and mix until creamy.
  9. Spread frosting over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

  • You can prepare the rolls the night before and bake them in the morning.
  • Adjust the icing thickness with more or less milk.
  • To freeze, bake the rolls without icing, then freeze and frost after reheating.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg