Description
Soft, gooey, and packed with warm cinnamon-sugar filling, these homemade cinnamon rolls are topped with a rich cream cheese frosting and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dough:
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½ stick unsalted butter (melted)
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¾ cup warm milk (100–110°F)
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 packet active dry yeast (2¼ tsp)
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1 egg
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¼ tsp salt
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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~2½ cups all-purpose flour
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Cinnamon Filling:
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½ stick unsalted butter (softened)
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½ cup brown sugar
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 tbsp cinnamon
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Cream Cheese Icing:
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4 oz cream cheese (softened)
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1–2 tbsp milk (for consistency)
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Instructions
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Mix warm milk and melted butter with sugar, then stir in yeast. Let sit 10 minutes.
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Add egg, salt, and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix to form dough. Knead gently.
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Cover and let rise in a warm place for 10 minutes.
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Mix filling ingredients into a spreadable paste.
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Roll dough into a rectangle, spread filling, roll tightly, and cut into 12 pieces.
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Place in greased baking dish, let rest, then bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
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Beat icing ingredients until smooth and spread over warm rolls.
Notes
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Ensure yeast is active and foamy before proceeding.
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For even slices, use unflavored dental floss.
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Let rolls cool for 10 minutes before icing.
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Can be prepped ahead and baked the next day.
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Freeze unbaked or baked rolls for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American