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Ultimate Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Irresistibly Fluffy: The Ultimate Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulge in the Ultimate Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting, featuring soft, gooey rolls topped with rich frosting.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bakery, Cinnamon Rolls, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert, fluffy, Homemade
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Rising Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 9 rolls
Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking pan

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • 1 cup Milk Warm to 115°F
  • 2 ts Quick-rise or Active Dry Yeast
  • 3 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 4 tbsp Salted Butter (melted)
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 Egg Yolk
  • 4 cups Bread Flour You may need more flour
  • 1 ts Kosher Salt
  • 2 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil For greasing

Filling Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp Salted Butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 4 tbsp Salted Butter (softened)
  • 1 ts Vanilla Extract

Instructions

Making the Cinnamon Rolls

  • Warm the Milk: Heat milk to 115°F to ensure it activates the yeast properly.
  • Activate Yeast: Sprinkle the yeast over the warm milk and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it's foamy.
  • Mix Ingredients: Combine the activated yeast with melted butter, large egg, and egg yolk.
  • Knead Dough: Gradually add bread flour and kosher salt. Knead for 8-10 minutes until soft.
  • First Rise: Grease a bowl with olive oil, place the dough inside, and let it rise until it doubles, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  • Prepare for Filling: Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter, and sprinkle on brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Roll & Slice: Roll the dough into a tight log, pinch to seal, and slice into nine rolls.
  • Second Rise: Arrange rolls in a baking pan, cover, and let rise for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F, bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla until smooth. Frost warm rolls.

Notes

Consider adding nuts or chocolate chips for a personalized twist on these rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg