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Cinnamon Roll Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Recipe

Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls recipe filled with buttery cinnamon-sugar and topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy weekend treat!
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 9 large rolls
Calories: 385kcal
Cost: $11.29

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer with dough hook (or wooden spoon for hand mixing)
  • Rolling pin
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Sharp knife or unflavored dental floss for cutting rolls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Clean kitchen towel

Ingredients

the Dough:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm milk 110°F
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

the Filling:

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

Activate Yeast:

  • Combine warm milk with 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Sprinkle yeast over mixture
  • Let stand 5-10 minutes until foamy

Make Dough:

  • Mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt in stand mixer bowl
  • Add melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and yeast mixture
  • Knead with dough hook 5-7 minutes until smooth
  • Place in greased bowl, cover
  • Let rise 1 hour or until doubled

Prepare Filling:

  • Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt
  • Set aside

Shape Rolls:

  • Roll dough to 18x12 inch rectangle
  • Spread filling evenly, leaving ½ inch border
  • Roll tightly from long edge
  • Cut into 9 equal pieces

Second Rise:

  • Place rolls in lined 9x9 pan
  • Cover and let rise 45-60 minutes
  • Preheat oven to 375°F

Bake:

  • Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown
  • Cool 5 minutes

Make Frosting:

  • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth
  • Add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt
  • Beat until fluffy
  • Spread over warm rolls

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.5g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 625IU | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2.2mg