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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

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🍥 Experience the joy of homemade cinnamon rolls that are soft, fluffy, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor.
🍯 This recipe uses simple ingredients to create gooey rolls finished with creamy, tangy cream cheese icing, perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 10-12 rolls

Ingredients

– 2 3/4 cups (344g) all-purpose flour

– 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar

– 1/2 teaspoon salt

– 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk

– 3 tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter

– 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast

– 1 large egg

– 3 tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter for filling

– 1/3 cup (67g) packed light or dark brown sugar

– 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

– 4 ounces (113g) full-fat cream cheese, softened

– 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter for icing

– 2/3 cup (80g) confectioners’ sugar

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1-Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl to start your dough base.

2-Heat milk and butter together until the butter melts and the mixture reaches about 110°F (43°C), then stir in yeast until dissolved.

3-Add the milk mixture and egg to the dry ingredients and mix into a soft dough.

4-Knead on a floured surface for 3-5 minutes until smooth, then place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and rest for 10 minutes.

5-Roll dough into a 14×8-inch rectangle, spread softened butter over it, then sprinkle with the cinnamon-brown sugar mixture. Roll up tightly into a 14-inch log and cut into 10-12 rolls, arranging them in a greased 9- or 10-inch pan.

6-Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 60-90 minutes until doubled in size.

7-Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 24-27 minutes until lightly browned, tenting with foil if needed to prevent over-browning.

8-Prepare icing by beating cream cheese until smooth, then add butter, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla, mixing until combined.

9-Spread icing on warm rolls and serve immediately.

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Notes

🧁 Use instant yeast for quicker rising; active dry yeast can be substituted with longer rise times.
⚖️ Measure flour accurately by spooning and leveling or by weight to avoid dense dough.
🌡️ Keep milk and butter temperature between 100–110°F (38–43°C) to protect yeast.
✂️ Cut rolls with a sharp knife or dental floss for clean edges.
🕰️ Let rolls rise in a warm, draft-free environment for best texture.
❄️ Rolls freeze well at various stages and can be refrigerated before shaping to save time.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 220 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 44 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg