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Homemade Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing
Indulge in these warm, soft, and sweet homemade cinnamon rolls, featuring a tender brioche-like dough swirled with a rich cinnamon-brown sugar filling and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting treat for any occasion.
#Baking
#Cinnamon Rolls
#Dessert
#Sweet
#Homemade
#Breakfast
#Brunch
#Comfort Food
#Pastry
#Treat
A tray of freshly baked cinnamon rolls, golden brown and perfectly risen.
Recipe Information
50m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
3h 30m
Total Time
12
Servings
Medium
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
7g
Protein
65g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Warm cinnamon rolls generously topped with luscious cream cheese icing.
Ingredients
Servings: 12
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Close-up of a single cinnamon roll, showing its beautiful swirl and soft texture.
Instructions
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- In a small bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.7m
Preview7mPreviewIn a small bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active. - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining granulated sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the melted butter, egg, and the activated yeast mixture.5m
Preview5mPreviewIn a large bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining granulated sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the melted butter, egg, and the activated yeast mixture. - Mix the ingredients with a wooden spoon or stand mixer until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.10m
Preview10mPreviewMix the ingredients with a wooden spoon or stand mixer until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. - Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.1h 30m
Preview1h 30mPreviewPlace the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size. - While the dough rises, prepare the filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix until well combined and set aside.5m
Preview5mPreviewWhile the dough rises, prepare the filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix until well combined and set aside. - Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release the air. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it into a large rectangle, approximately 12x18 inches.10m
Preview10mPreviewOnce the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release the air. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it into a large rectangle, approximately 12x18 inches. - Evenly spread the cinnamon-sugar filling over the entire surface of the rolled-out dough, leaving about a 1/2-inch border on one of the longer edges.3m
Preview3mPreviewEvenly spread the cinnamon-sugar filling over the entire surface of the rolled-out dough, leaving about a 1/2-inch border on one of the longer edges. - Starting from the longer edge opposite the border, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam firmly to seal it completely. Using a sharp knife or dental floss, slice the log into 12 equal pieces, about 1.5 inches thick.7m
Preview7mPreviewStarting from the longer edge opposite the border, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam firmly to seal it completely. Using a sharp knife or dental floss, slice the log into 12 equal pieces, about 1.5 inches thick. - Arrange the sliced rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, leaving a little space between each roll. Cover with plastic wrap and let them rise again in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.45m
Preview45mPreviewArrange the sliced rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, leaving a little space between each roll. Cover with plastic wrap and let them rise again in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy. - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and cooked through. If they brown too quickly, you can loosely tent them with foil.25mPreview25mPreviewPreheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and cooked through. If they brown too quickly, you can loosely tent them with foil.
- While the rolls are cooling slightly, prepare the cream cheese icing: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.3m
Preview3mPreviewWhile the rolls are cooling slightly, prepare the cream cheese icing: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. - Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk (or heavy cream), beating until the icing is smooth, fluffy, and spreadable. Adjust milk for desired consistency.3m
Preview3mPreviewGradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk (or heavy cream), beating until the icing is smooth, fluffy, and spreadable. Adjust milk for desired consistency. - Generously spread the cream cheese icing over the warm (not hot) cinnamon rolls. Serve immediately and enjoy!2mPreview2mPreviewGenerously spread the cream cheese icing over the warm (not hot) cinnamon rolls. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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