Description
Indulge in the sweet, buttery goodness of homemade cinnamon rolls with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add sugar, butter, salt, eggs, and flour. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread with softened butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll up the dough tightly and cut into 12 rolls. Place in a greased baking pan and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to make the frosting. Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm (not hot) to activate the yeast.
- Allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free area for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Rise time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Protein: 6g