🤍 Soft & Fluffy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
These cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and topped with a creamy homemade cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a cozy morning or weekend treat!
Ingredients
Dough
* ¾ cup warm milk
* 2¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
* ¼ cup granulated sugar
* 4 tbsp melted butter
* 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
* 3 cups bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
* ¾ tsp salt
Filling
* ¼ cup softened butter
* ⅔ cup brown sugar
* 1½ tbsp ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Frosting
* 4 oz cream cheese, softened
* 3 tbsp butter, softened
* ¾ cup powdered sugar
* ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Add the melted butter, egg, and egg yolk. Mix well.
3. Stir in the flour and salt until a dough forms.
4. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Roll the dough into a 14×9-inch rectangle.
7. Spread with softened butter, then sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar and cinnamon.
8. Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 9 equal rolls.
9. Arrange the rolls in a greased 9×9-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30–45 minutes.
10. Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes, until lightly golden.
11. Let cool for 10 minutes.
Frosting
Beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy!
✨ Tip: Warm leftovers in the microwave for 15–20 seconds for that fresh-from-the-oven taste.
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Making homemade cinnamon rolls is one of my favorite baking projects because it combines simple ingredients with a bit of patience to create something truly delightful. One key tip is to ensure your yeast is fresh and your milk is warm but not hot—this activates the yeast properly and gives the dough that perfect rise and fluffiness. When kneading, I usually add a little extra flour if the dough feels too sticky, but be careful not to add too much as it can make the rolls dense. Rolling the dough tightly into a log and cutting even pieces helps maintain uniform baking so that every cinnamon roll is soft and golden. Covering the rolls while they rise a second time is crucial to keeping the texture light and airy inside. Also, the cream cheese frosting is what really elevates the experience—it’s creamy but not overly sweet and melts beautifully over the warm rolls. Another personal trick I like to use is adding a pinch of nutmeg or a touch of vanilla extract to the cinnamon filling for a subtle extra warmth and aroma. When storing leftovers, wrapping the rolls tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerating them can preserve freshness for a couple of days, and a quick 15-20 second microwave zap makes them taste like they just came out of the oven. Overall, homemade cinnamon rolls are a rewarding baking project that fills your kitchen with tempting smells and provides a cozy comfort food experience. Enjoying them fresh with a cup of coffee or tea is my favorite way to start the day or share a special moment with family and friends.