Description
Soft, fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls swirled with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with smooth cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for frosting consistency)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, egg, and salt. Gradually mix in flour and knead into a soft dough.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Roll the dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal slices.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30–45 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Spread frosting over warm cinnamon rolls and serve.
Notes
- Ensure milk is warm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast.
- For extra soft rolls, avoid overbaking.
- You can prepare the rolls the night before and refrigerate before the second rise.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
