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Cinnamon Rolls recipe

Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

This Cinnamon Rolls Recipe delivers soft, gooey bakery-style rolls with rich cinnamon filling and smooth cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or brunch spreads.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • stand mixer or hands for kneading
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking dish

Method
 

  1. Warm the milk and mix with sugar and yeast. Let it sit until foamy.
  2. Add butter, eggs, and salt. Slowly mix in the flour to form dough.
  3. Knead the dough until smooth, then let it rise until doubled.
  4. Roll the dough into a rectangle and spread softened butter.
  5. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly.
  6. Roll the dough tightly and cut into 12 even pieces.
  7. Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise again.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Make glaze by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Spread over warm rolls.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 680IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 2.2mg

Notes

Customize with orange zest, cranberries, or nutmeg for festive variations. For gooey centers, pour a little cream over the rolls before baking. Frost rolls while still warm so the glaze melts perfectly.

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