Description
Delicious homemade cinnamon rolls, perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Milk (warmed to 110℉)
- 2 1/4 tsp Active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 Large egg (room temperature slightly beaten)
- 2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 TBSP White granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 5 TBSP Unsalted butter (room temperature and cubed)
- 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup Brown sugar (packed light or dark)
- 1/2 TBSP Ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup Heavy cream (for pouring)
- 4 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
- 4 TBSP Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the milk in the microwave for 1 minute. Warm the milk to 110℉. Sprinkle the yeast on top of the milk. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add in the milk and yeast mixture, lightly beaten egg, and cubed butter to the flour. Using a stand mixer with a dough hook, mix on low speed until a dough starts to form. For making by hand instructions see notes.
- Switch the speed to medium and knead for 5 minutes. Spray a large mixing bowl lightly with nonstick spray. Place the dough into the bowl. For best results, this dough is best if chilled overnight.
- Rising Options: 1. Preheat the oven to 200℉. Place a kitchen towel over the bowl. Place the bowl in the oven, turn off the oven, and crack open the door. Let it rise for 1 hour. This is for making right away. 2. Or place plastic wrap over the bowl. Place in the fridge overnight (max of 18 hours).
- In a small bowl using a hand mixer, beat the butter until lightly mixed. Add in the brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix on medium speed until combined. Beat for 2 minutes on high speed.
- On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll out the dough into a large rectangle. It should be 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the filling over the dough using an offset spatula, make sure to spread it to the edges.
- Cut the dough into 6ths. Then cut each section into fourths. Roll each strip up into a roll.
- Spray a 9X13 inch pan with baking spray. Place the rolls into the pan. Cover with a towel. Let rise for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Pour the cream around the rolls. Bake for 18-20 minutes until the rolls are lightly golden on top.
- Start this once the rolls come out of the oven. In a small bowl using a hand mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese on high speed until smooth.
- Add in the powdered sugar, mix on low speed until combined. Turn to medium speed until smooth. Add in the vanilla. Mix on high speed until smooth.
- Immediately, spread the icing over the rolls as soon as they are out of the oven.
Notes
- For making by hand, knead the dough by hand for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for optimal results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg