Description
Soft, gooey, and laced with rich cinnamon sugar swirls, these Cinnamon Rolls are topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent treat any time of day.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened, for filling)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Warm the milk and dissolve granulated sugar in it. Sprinkle yeast and let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, mix yeast mixture, eggs, melted butter, and salt. Gradually add flour and knead until soft and elastic.
- Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
- Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the filling.
- Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness, spread filling, roll tightly, and cut into 9 even pieces.
- Place rolls in greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 22–25 minutes until golden.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Spread glaze over warm rolls and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Rise Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes