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Classic Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
These delightful homemade cinnamon rolls feature a soft, fluffy dough generously filled with a sweet and spicy cinnamon-brown sugar mixture, then topped with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat, they're surprisingly simple to make from scratch, offering warmth and comfort with every bite.
#Cinnamon Rolls
#Baking
#Sweet Treat
#Breakfast
#Brunch
#Dessert
#Yeast Dough
#Homemade
Dough being rolled out for the filling
Recipe Information
45m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
3h 20m
Total Time
12
Servings
Medium
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
400
Calories
7g
Protein
55g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Cinnamon-sugar mixture spread on dough
Ingredients
Servings: 12
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Unbaked cinnamon rolls in the baking dish
Instructions
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- Activate the yeast by combining warm milk, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast in a large bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.10m
Preview10mPreviewActivate the yeast by combining warm milk, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast in a large bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. - Add melted butter, egg, salt, and half of the flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until well combined.3mPreview3mPreviewAdd melted butter, egg, salt, and half of the flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the remaining flour and mix until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.2mPreview2mPreviewGradually add the remaining flour and mix until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. It should spring back when lightly poked.7mPreview7mPreviewKnead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. It should spring back when lightly poked.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.1h 30mPreview1h 30mPreviewPlace the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- While the dough rises, prepare the filling by combining melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.5mPreview5mPreviewWhile the dough rises, prepare the filling by combining melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release the air. Transfer it to a lightly floured surface.1mPreview1mPreviewOnce the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release the air. Transfer it to a lightly floured surface.
- Roll the dough into a large rectangle, approximately 18x12 inches (45x30 cm).3mPreview3mPreviewRoll the dough into a large rectangle, approximately 18x12 inches (45x30 cm).
- Spread the prepared cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over the entire surface of the rolled dough, leaving a small border on one long edge.2mPreview2mPreviewSpread the prepared cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over the entire surface of the rolled dough, leaving a small border on one long edge.
- Starting from the long edge opposite the border, tightly roll the dough into a log.2m
Preview2mPreviewStarting from the long edge opposite the border, tightly roll the dough into a log. - Pinch the seam closed to seal the roll. Trim the ends if uneven.1m
Preview1mPreviewPinch the seam closed to seal the roll. Trim the ends if uneven. - Using a sharp knife or dental floss, slice the log into 12-14 equal-sized rolls, about 1.5 inches (4 cm) thick.2m
Preview2mPreviewUsing a sharp knife or dental floss, slice the log into 12-14 equal-sized rolls, about 1.5 inches (4 cm) thick. - Arrange the sliced rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, leaving a little space between each.1mPreview1mPreviewArrange the sliced rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, leaving a little space between each.
- Cover the baking dish and let the rolls rise again in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.45mPreview45mPreviewCover the baking dish and let the rolls rise again in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).15m
Preview15mPreviewPreheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). - Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.25m
Preview25mPreviewBake the cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. - While the rolls are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.3m
Preview3mPreviewWhile the rolls are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. - Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Beat until light and fluffy.2m
Preview2mPreviewGradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Beat until light and fluffy. - Remove the baked cinnamon rolls from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes.10m
Preview10mPreviewRemove the baked cinnamon rolls from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes. - Spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the warm cinnamon rolls.2m
Preview2mPreviewSpread the cream cheese frosting generously over the warm cinnamon rolls.
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