Description
Soft, fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls topped with a decadent cream cheese glaze. This recipe is perfect for a special breakfast or a comforting weekend treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (105-115F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt. Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out into a 12×18 inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread softened butter evenly over the dough. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the butter.
- Roll up the dough tightly, starting from the long side. Pinch the seam to seal.
- Cut the roll into 12 equal slices. Place slices in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While rolls are baking, prepare the glaze: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until combined. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Spread glaze over warm cinnamon rolls before serving.
Notes
- Ensure milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast.
- Do not overmix the dough.
- Allow dough to rise in a warm, draft-free spot.
- Adjust glaze consistency with milk as needed.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: Approx. 450 per roll (will vary based on ingredients)
- Sugar: Approx. 40g per roll
- Sodium: Approx. 300mg per roll
- Fat: Approx. 25g per roll
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 15g per roll
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10g per roll
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 50g per roll
- Fiber: Approx. 2g per roll
- Protein: Approx. 6g per roll
- Cholesterol: Approx. 80mg per roll
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