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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Servings: 6-8
Prep Time: 30 min
Rise Time: 50 min
Bake Time: 20 min
Total Time: 1 hr 40 min
There’s nothing quite like the cherished tradition of eating homemade cinnamon rolls on Thanksgiving, Christmas morning, or other special occasions. With a pillowy soft dough (similar to our milk bread), a rich cinnamon filling, and melt-in-your-mouth cream cheese frosting, these Cinnamon Rolls are unbeatable!
Recipe contains gluten, dairy, and eggs.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk (about 115°F)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup salted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup salted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon maple extract or vanilla
Dough
Filling
Frosting
Tools/Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Stand Mixer with Dough Hook (or use hands)
- Rolling Pin
- 9x13 baking pan
- Towel/Wax paper
- Cooking Spray
Source Attribution
Recipe adapted from Tastes of Lizzy
Instructions
Step 1: Preparing Dough
- Pour the warm milk into a bowl and sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit for 3–4 minutes until foamy.
- Add the eggs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until combined.
- Add the salt and most of the flour. Mix until a soft dough forms. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
- Knead the dough for 5–7 minutes until smooth and stretchy. Add a little more flour only if needed.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 30 minutes).
Step 2: Filling and Shaping
- While the dough rises, mix the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the filling.
- Roll the dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut it into 12 rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for 20 minutes.
Step 3: Baking
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Warm the heavy cream slightly and pour it over the rolls.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until lightly golden.
Step 4: Frosting and Storing
- To make the frosting, mix the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and extract, then spread frosting over cooled rolls.
- If there are leftovers, store at room temperature for 1-2 days or in the fridge for 3-5 days in an airtight container. To reheat, warm in oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or in the microwave for 10-30 seconds.
