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Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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Soft and gooey cinnamon rolls enriched with a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat, these homemade rolls combine fluffy dough with a rich glaze for an irresistible dessert.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • ¾ cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ tsp salt

Filling

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (to adjust texture)

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: In a bowl, stir together warm milk, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let the mixture rest for 5–10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating that the yeast is active.
  2. Make the Dough: Add melted butter, egg, salt, and the all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms, then knead by hand or with a stand mixer for 8–10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and allow it to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
  3. Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside the softened butter separately for spreading.
  4. Roll and Fill the Dough: Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a 14×9 inch rectangle. Spread the softened butter evenly over the entire surface, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously on top.
  5. Shape the Rolls: Carefully roll the dough tightly from one long side to the other, forming a log. Slice the log into 10–12 even rolls and arrange them in a greased baking dish with some spacing to allow for expansion.
  6. Second Rise: Cover the baking dish with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let the rolls rise again for 30–40 minutes until they become puffy.
  7. Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes, or until they turn golden brown on top.
  8. Make the Frosting: While the rolls bake, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1–2 tablespoons of milk to achieve a creamy, spreadable frosting.
  9. Frost and Serve: Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls as soon as they come out of the oven. Serve immediately to enjoy them soft and gooey.

Notes

  • Make sure the milk is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
  • Kneading the dough properly helps develop gluten for soft, fluffy rolls.
  • You can prepare the rolls the night before and refrigerate after the second rise, baking fresh in the morning.
  • Adjust the frosting thickness with milk to your preference.
  • For extra flavor, sprinkle chopped nuts or raisins in the filling if desired.

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