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Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Author: Kevin
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cinnamon rolls 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, fluffy Cinnamon Rolls with a rich, buttery dough rolled with spiced cinnamon and brown sugar filling, topped with a smooth, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these rolls are easy to make, customizable, and deliver an irresistible flavor and comforting texture that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup milk, warmed until lukewarm
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon Filling

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Warm the milk until lukewarm, then stir in the yeast and a pinch of granulated sugar to activate it. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and yeast mixture. Knead the mixture until a smooth and elastic dough forms. Cover and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  2. Roll and Fill: Punch down the risen dough gently and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over the dough. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture generously over the buttered dough. Carefully roll the dough tightly from one long edge to the other, forming a spiral.
  3. Cut and Second Rise: Cut the rolled dough into even slices about 1.5 inches thick. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving space between each roll for expansion. Cover and allow them to rise again until nearly doubled, approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
  4. Bake Until Golden: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25 to 30 minutes or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through. Be careful not to overbake to keep them soft and tender.
  5. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: While the rolls bake, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is creamy and spreadable.
  6. Frost the Rolls: Once the rolls are out of the oven and slightly cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting generously on top. The warmth of the rolls will soften the frosting and melt it slightly into the swirls.

Notes

  • Ensure milk is warm, not hot, to properly activate yeast without killing it.
  • Allow enough rising time for airy, soft rolls; patience yields the best texture.
  • Be generous with cinnamon sugar filling for rich and flavorful swirls.
  • Apply frosting while rolls are warm for a beautiful melting effect.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smooth, easy-to-spread frosting.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: cinnamon rolls, cream cheese frosting, breakfast, dessert, baked goods, soft rolls, cinnamon swirl, sweet rolls

Find it online: https://yumwayrecipes.com/cinnamon-rolls-with-cream-cheese-frosting/