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The Best Cinnamon Rolls EVER

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Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls with gooey cinnamon-sugar centers and a sweet vanilla glaze—truly the best cinnamon rolls ever, perfect for indulgent breakfasts or cozy treats.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including rises)
  • Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12–15 rolls
  • Category: Breakfast / Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • For the glaze:
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 23 tbsp milk or cream
    • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk, granulated sugar, and yeast. Let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.
  2. In a stand mixer or large bowl, whisk flour and salt. Add melted butter and eggs to the milk mixture, then pour into flour. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding more flour if sticky.
  3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled.
  4. Meanwhile, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
  5. Roll out dough to a ¼-inch-thick rectangle. Spread filling evenly over top.
  6. Roll dough into a log, pinch seam closed, and slice into 12–15 rolls.
  7. Place rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving space between. Cover and let rise another 30 minutes until puffy.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
  9. While cooling slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, milk (or cream), and salt until smooth.
  10. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls so it seeps into the swirls. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Add chopped toasted pecans before rolling for crunch.
  • Layer sweetened cream cheese under the cinnamon sugar for a creamy swirl.
  • Mix mini chocolate chips into the filling or drizzle melted chocolate over the glaze.
  • Use half whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor and denser texture.
  • Freeze unbaked rolls after shaping; bake from frozen, adding 10–15 minutes to the bake time.

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