Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, fluffy yeast dough swirled with buttery cinnamon sugar and topped with tangy cream cheese glaze. Requires yeast rising time but the result is worth it.

2h 30mTime
HardDifficulty
12 pplServings
AmericanCuisine
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

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Dairy & Eggs

5
  • 1 cup Warm Milk
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/3 cup Unsalted Butter Filling
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Milk

Grains & Starches

2
  • 1/3 cup Unsalted Butter Dough
  • 4 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour

Spices & Seasoning

3
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 1/2 tbsp Cinnamon

Pantry

3
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar

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Tags

BakingYeast BreadHolidayComfort FoodClassicAmericanBreakfastDessert

Instructions

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Dissolve active_dry_yeast in warm_milk with 1 tsp sugar. Let sit 5 mins until foamy.

Mix in unsalted_butter_dough, remaining granulated_sugar, salt, eggs, and all_purpose_flour. Kneed dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm place for 1 hour approx until doubled.

Roll dough out on floured surface into a large rectangle (12x18 inch).

Spread softened unsalted_butter_filling over dough. Sprinkle evenly with mixed brown_sugar and cinnamon.

Roll up tightly from the long edge. Cut into 12 rolls using dental floss or sharp knife.

Place in greased 9x13 pan. Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until light golden.

Beat cream_cheese, powdered_sugar, and milk to make glaze. Spread over hot rolls.