Cinnamon rolls
Cinnamon Rolls — soft, fluffy rolls filled with buttery cinnamon sugar and topped with a rich cream cheese glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
2 weeks ago
Ingredients
Dough
Filling
Cream Cheese Frosting
Nutrition Facts (per roll)
- Calories290
- Total Fat10 g
- Carbohydrates45 g
- Protein5 g
Instructions
- 1Make the dough: Mix warm milk, sugar, yeast. Rest 5 min. Add egg, melted butter, flour, and salt. Knead 8–10 min until smooth.
- 2First rise: Cover and rise 1 hour or until doubled.
- 3Prepare filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- 4Roll dough: Roll into a 12×18 inch rectangle.
- 5Spread filling: Spread cinnamon butter evenly.
- 6Shape rolls: Roll tightly from the long side and cut into 12 equal rolls.
- 7Second rise: Place in greased dish; rise 25–30 min.
- 8Bake: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes.
- 9Frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Spread on warm rolls.
Storage Tips
- 1Store rolls in an airtight container for 2 days at room temperature.
- 2Refrigerate up to 5 days; warm before serving.
- 3Freeze baked rolls for 1 month; thaw and reheat.
Pro Tips
- 1Use room‑temperature butter for smooth filling.
- 2For extra gooey rolls, pour 2 tbsp heavy cream over rolls before baking.
- 3Do not overbake — remove once tops turn light golden.
- 4For overnight rolls: refrigerate after shaping; bake next morning.
