Description
Soft, fluffy cinnamon-sugar spirals topped with creamy icing. These homemade cinnamon rolls are the perfect cozy treat for breakfast, brunch, or holiday gatherings, simple enough for beginners, yet bakery-worthy in flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F (43°C)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 large egg
Filling
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Icing
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Warm milk to 110°F (43°C). Stir in sugar and yeast; let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- Make Dough: Add egg and melted butter. Gradually mix in flour and salt. Knead until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled.
- Shape Rolls: Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter, then sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly. Roll up tightly and cut into 9 pieces. Place in a greased 9-inch pan.
- Second Rise: Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes, until golden brown.
- Icing: Beat cream cheese, butter, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
- Avoid over-kneading for a lighter texture.
- Add nuts, raisins, or extra spices like nutmeg for variety.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze baked rolls for longer.
- Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 5–10 minutes covered with foil.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (active) + 1½–2 hours rising
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: ~290
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg