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Cinnamon Rolls

Delightful homemade cinnamon rolls filled with a warm mix of cinnamon and sugar, topped with a creamy icing, perfect for breakfast or snack time.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Servings: 24 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons dry active yeast
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar divided 1/4 cup will be used in the dough, and the remaining for the filling.
  • 1 cup warm milk Make sure it is warm, not hot.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups bread flour
Filling Ingredients
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened
Icing Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2/3 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups powdered sugar Adjust to desired thickness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the yeast, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and warm milk. Whisk until dissolved and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the remaining sugar, eggs, melted butter, and salt to the mixture. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 2 minutes, then place it in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
Filling Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
  2. Prepare a muffin pan with cupcake liners and cooking spray.
Assembly
  1. Roll out the dough into a 12x24 inch rectangle. Spread with 1/3 cup softened butter and sprinkle with the sugar-cinnamon mixture.
  2. Roll the dough tightly from the long side away from you and cut into 24 rolls.
  3. Place cut rolls into muffin tins, cover with greased plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled (about 30 minutes).
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake rolls for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  2. For the icing, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar.
  3. Once rolls have cooled, frost with cream cheese icing and serve.

Notes

For make-ahead, prepare rolls and place in muffin tins, cover and refrigerate overnight. Bring to room temperature before baking. Experiment with the filling by adding nuts or raisins for extra flavor and texture.