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Vanilla Bean and Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls

Vanilla Bean and Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls

These bakery-style cinnamon rolls are irresistibly soft, fluffy, and rich in flavor thanks to nutty brown butter and fragrant vanilla bean paste. Perfect for brunch or special occasions, each bite melts in your mouth with layers of cinnamon-sugar swirls and cream cheese glaze.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup warm whole milk
  • 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup browned butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar (for filling)
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • stand mixer or whisk
  • saucepan for browning butter
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking dish greased
  • sharp knife or unflavored dental floss to cut rolls
  • oven

Method
 

  1. Prepare the brown butter by melting it in a pan until golden and fragrant. Let it cool.
  2. Activate yeast in warm milk with a spoon of sugar. Let it sit until foamy.
  3. Mix sugar, eggs, browned butter, vanilla bean paste, and flour. Knead into a smooth dough.
  4. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread with brown butter, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  6. Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 rolls using floss or a sharp knife.
  7. Place rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Frost warm rolls with cream cheese glaze and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 580IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 2.1mg

Notes

Use vanilla bean paste for depth of flavor. Don’t skip the second rise—it’s essential for fluffy rolls. Brown the butter carefully to achieve the nutty aroma that defines this recipe. These rolls are perfect to make ahead and can be frozen after baking. Add orange zest to the glaze for a festive twist.

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