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The Best Cinnamon Rolls Ever Recipe

  • Author: Emily Carter
  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls

Description

Soft, buttery, and packed with gooey cinnamon sugar spirals, these homemade cinnamon rolls are the ultimate treat for breakfast ideas, easy brunches, or cozy dessert cravings. This easy recipe creates fluffy cinnamon rolls with a luscious cream cheese frosting that melts right into every swirl. Perfect for a quick breakfast, weekend baking project, or even an indulgent holiday breakfast, these rolls deliver bakery-quality results without leaving your home. With just the right balance of sweetness, spice, and softness, this is the easy recipe you’ll come back to every time you need some warm, delicious comfort. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the irresistible scent of cinnamon and love!

Ingredients

Dough:

  • 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading
  • 2¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk (100–110°F)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature

Cinnamon Filling:

  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened or melted

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Add a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Make Dough: Add sugar, softened butter, eggs, and salt. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes (stand mixer) or 8–10 minutes (by hand).
  3. First Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1½ hours, until doubled.
  4. Prepare Filling: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside with softened/melted butter.
  5. Roll Out Dough: Roll dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  6. Shape Rolls: Roll up dough tightly and slice into 12 rolls using floss or a sharp knife.
  7. Second Rise: Place rolls in a greased 9×13 dish. Cover and rise for 30–45 minutes.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden.
  9. Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  10. Frost & Serve: Spread frosting over warm rolls and enjoy immediately!
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes

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