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Cinnamon Rolls

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These homemade cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl, finished with a creamy glaze for the ultimate cozy treat.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including rising)
  • Yield: 12 rolls
  • Category: Bread, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened (for filling)
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed (for filling)
  • 2 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon (for filling)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (for glaze)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • 2–3 tbsp milk (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until foamy, about 5–10 minutes.
  2. Add melted butter, eggs, salt, and flour. Knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  3. Punch down dough and roll into a rectangle.
  4. Spread softened butter over the dough. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  5. Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 slices. Arrange in a greased baking dish.
  6. Cover and let rise again until puffy, about 30–45 minutes.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown.
  8. Meanwhile, prepare glaze by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
  9. Spread glaze over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

  • Add chopped pecans, walnuts, raisins, or cranberries to the filling for variation.
  • For holiday flavor, mix in nutmeg or cardamom with the cinnamon sugar.
  • Store at room temperature for 2 days, in the fridge up to 5 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
  • To reheat, warm in the microwave for 20–30 seconds or oven at 325°F (160°C) for 10 minutes.
  • Prepare ahead by refrigerating shaped rolls overnight; bake the next morning.

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