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Ultimate Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Irresistibly Soft Ultimate Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Discover the ultimate homemade cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting, a cozy breakfast treat that embraces comfort food at its finest.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Breakfast, Brunch, Cinnamon Rolls, Cream Cheese Frosting, 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: 310kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Kitchen Towel
  • Rolling Pin
  • Sharp Knife

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • ¾ cup Milk warmed to 115°F
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons Yeast quick-rise or active dry
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 4 tablespoons Salted Butter melted and cooled
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 3 cups Bread Flour plus more as needed
  • ¾ teaspoon Kosher Salt or table salt
  • Extra-virgin Olive Oil for greasing the bowl

For the Filling

  • 4 tablespoons Softened Butter
  • cup Dark Brown Sugar packed
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Ground Cinnamon

For the Frosting

  • 4 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • ¾ cup Powdered Sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Salted Butter softened
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

How to Make

  • Warm the milk in a small pot until it reaches 115°F.
  • In a bowl, combine the warmed milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
  • In a stand mixer bowl, add the foamy yeast mixture with melted butter, egg, and yolk. Mix on low until well combined.
  • Slowly incorporate the bread flour and kosher salt, kneading for 8-10 minutes.
  • Transfer the dough into a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1-1½ hours.
  • Roll the dough into a large rectangle, spread softened butter, and sprinkle dark brown sugar mixed with cinnamon over it.
  • Roll the dough tightly from one end, cut into 9 equal slices, and place in a lined baking pan.
  • Cover the rolls and let puff up for about 45 minutes to 1 hour while preheating the oven to 350°F.
  • Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden and fragrant.
  • Beat together cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Spread cream cheese frosting onto warm rolls and enjoy!

Notes

For an extra sweet bite, drizzle with additional frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg