Description
Soft, fluffy, and bursting with cinnamon flavor, these homemade cinnamon rolls are the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Topped with creamy frosting or a simple glaze, these rolls are guaranteed to impress every time!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dough:
- 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 cup (240ml) warm milk (about 110°F/45°C)
- 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Filling:
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened
For the Frosting:
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (125g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter, egg, and salt, mixing to combine. Gradually add flour, kneading until a soft dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5–7 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Filling:
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Assemble the Rolls:
- Roll out the dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut into 12 even slices.
- Proof the Rolls:
- Place the slices in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, leaving space between rolls. Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake the Rolls:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Make the Frosting:
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
- Frost the Rolls:
- Spread frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For overnight cinnamon rolls, assemble the rolls and refrigerate before the second rise. Allow them to come to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
- To freeze, bake the rolls without frosting and store in an airtight container. Thaw and reheat before adding frosting.
- For a lighter option, skip the frosting and drizzle with a simple powdered sugar glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (+1.5 hours rising time)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Homemade Cinnamon Rolls, Easy Cinnamon Rolls, Cream Cheese Frosting, Soft Cinnamon Rolls, Breakfast Pastry