Description
Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl and topped with a luscious maple glaze. Perfect for cozy breakfasts and brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (approx., divided)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for dough)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for glaze) — Note: Mentioned in directions but not clearly listed in ingredients section
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, warm the milk until lukewarm (not hot).
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, granulated sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add the warm milk, softened butter, and eggs. Mix until combined, then gradually add the remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll it into a large rectangle.
- Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll up tightly from the long edge and cut into even rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract for the glaze.
- Drizzle the warm rolls generously with maple glaze before serving.
Notes
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the filling for extra crunch.
- Try a cream cheese glaze for a tangy variation.
- Sprinkle raisins inside the filling for added sweetness.
- Freeze unglazed rolls for up to 2 months, thaw, and glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg