Description
These Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls are soft, airy, and packed with sweet cinnamon flavor. Made with a rich, buttery dough and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240g) warm milk
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast
- ⅓ cup (67g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 ½ cups (560g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- For the Filling:
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
- 2 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add sugar, eggs, and softened butter. Mix until combined.
- Add flour and salt. Mix until a dough forms, then knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle (about 16×12 inches).
- Spread softened butter over the dough. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the buttered dough.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 12 equal pieces.
- Place rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Let rolls cool slightly before spreading frosting over the top. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best dough texture.
- You can prepare the rolls ahead of time and refrigerate overnight before baking.
- If you prefer a lighter frosting, reduce the cream cheese or powdered sugar slightly.
- For extra gooey rolls, pour a little warm cream over them before baking.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
