Description
Indulge in these decadent cinnamon rolls that are soft, fluffy, and filled with a sweet cinnamon swirl. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, these homemade treats are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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DOUGH
- 3/4 cup (180 grams) milk (whole milk or 2% preferred)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (one 1/4-ounce package) quick-rise (instant) or active dry yeast*
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) salted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
- 3 cups (360 grams) bread flour, plus more as needed
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for greasing the bowl
FILLING
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) salted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup (142 grams) packed dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
- 4 oz (112 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup (85 grams) powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Warm the milk, then mix with yeast, sugar, melted butter, egg, and egg yolk. Add flour and salt, knead until soft. Let rise until doubled.
- Roll out the dough: Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon over the dough. Roll tightly into a log.
- Cut and bake: Slice the dough, place in a pan, let rise again, then bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Make the frosting: Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla. Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
- If you use quick rise or instant yeast, you do not need to ‘proof’ it before adding to the dough ingredients.
- To make overnight cinnamon rolls, place rolls in the greased pan, cover, refrigerate overnight, then bake in the morning after bringing to room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large cinnamon roll
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
