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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