Cinnamon Rolls

5 from 1 vote

Fill your house with a delightful smell when you make these Homemade Cinnamon Rolls. Cinnamon and sugar fill a warm and fluffy bun in this unforgettable classic. Top the rolls with a cream cheese icing and just watch everyone melt at the first bite.

Prep Time25

Cook Time22

Rise for1 45

Total Time2 32

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 687kcal

Author: Julie Maestre

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk 105 degrees F
1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp granulated sugar
2 1/2 tsp yeast
2 large eggs room temperature
8 tbsp unsalted butter melted
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp salt

Filling

1 cup brown sugar
8 tbsp unsalted butter softened
2 tbsp ground cinnamon

Frosting

4 ounces cream cheese softened
4 tbsp unsalted butter softened
1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

In the bowl of a standing mixer, combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
Once the yeast foams up, stir in the remaining granulated sugar, eggs, salt, 8 tbsp melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Add half of the flour to the yeast mixture and combine until well incorporated.
Add the remaining flour slowly and mix with a dough hook for 4-5 minutes or until the dough is smooth and slightly sticky.
Lightly flour your working surface and roll out the dough a knead it for 1 minute with your hands.
Form the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl then cover it and place it in a warm place for 2 hours or until the dough doubles in size.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter, set aside.
When the dough has doubled in size, roll it onto a lightly floured surface. Using a rolling pin, flatten the dough into a 17x10 rectangle. Spread the cinnamon mixture over the dough within 1/2 inch of the edges.
Beginning at the 17-inch side, tightly roll the dough into a log.
Using unflavored dental floss, cut 12 rolls and place them on a buttered 9x9 baking dish. Cover the rolls and place them in a warm place. Let them rise for 45 minutes or until the rolls double in size.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Once the rolls double in size, brush them with melted butter and place them in the oven. Bake them for 22 minutes.
While the rolls bake, prepare the cream cheese frosting by combining the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and softened butter until nice and smooth.
Spread the cream cheese frosting all over the cinnamon rolls while they're still warm and enjoy!

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Notes

Don’t overheat the milk - If you heat your milk too much, it will kill the yeast, effectively ruining your dough from the get-go. Do not go over 115 degrees when heating your milk.
Keep in mind that the dough should be slightly sticky, if you add too much flour they can become hard and dry.
Don't overbake the rolls.

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