🍥🤎 Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, fluffy rolls swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a sweet cream cheese glaze.

Ingredients

Dough

• 3½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
• 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
• ¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk
• ¼ cup (60 g) melted butter
• 1 egg
• ½ tsp salt

Filling

• ⅓ cup (75 g) softened butter
• ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar
• 1½ tbsp ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Glaze

• 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp butter, softened
• 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1–2 tbsp milk

Instructions

1. Make the Dough
   • Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
   • Mix in melted butter, egg, salt, and flour.
   • Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
   • Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled.
2. Prepare the Filling
   • Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together.
3. Shape the Rolls
   • Roll dough into a rectangle about 12 × 18 inches (30 × 45 cm).
   • Spread with softened butter.
   • Sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
   • Roll tightly from the long side and cut into 12 rolls.
4. Second Rise
   • Arrange rolls in a greased baking dish.
   • Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes.
5. Bake
   • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.
6. Make the Glaze
   • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
   • Mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and enough milk to reach a spreadable consistency.
7. Finish
   • Spread the glaze over the warm rolls and serve.

Tips

• Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the filling.
• Mix raisins into the cinnamon sugar for extra sweetness.
• Serve warm for the softest texture.

Prep Time: 25 minutes (+ rising time)
Bake Time: 20–25 minutes
Yield: 12 cinnamon rolls

🍥✨ Warm, gooey, and covered in creamy icing, cinnamon rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. ☕🤎