The Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe for Pure Indulgence

Discover the Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe for Ultimate Sweetness with soft, fluffy rolls and rich cream cheese frosting.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baking, best homemade cinnamon rolls, Cinnamon Rolls, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert Recipe, sweet rolls

Prep Time: 45

Cook Time: 25

Rising Time: 1 30

Total Time: 2 40

Servings: rolls

Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

Stand Mixer
baking dish
Thermometer

Ingredients

For the Dough

1 cup Milk Heat to 115°F
2 teaspoons Yeast Quick-rise or active dry
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup Salted Butter Melted
1 large Egg
2 large Egg Yolks
4 cups Bread Flour
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 tablespoon Olive Oil For greasing

For the Filling

1/2 cup Salted Butter Softened
1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon

For the Frosting

8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
2 cups Powdered Sugar
1/4 cup Salted Butter Softened
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

Gently heat the milk to 115°F—this warm temperature is key to activating the yeast.
Sprinkle the yeast over the warmed milk and let it sit until it becomes foamy—this may take about 5-10 minutes.
In a stand mixer, combine the foamy yeast mixture with melted butter, egg, and egg yolk to create a rich base for the dough.
Gradually stir in the bread flour and kosher salt until a sticky dough forms—don’t worry if it’s a bit messy!
Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until it’s elastic and smooth, adding flour as needed to prevent sticking.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, taking about 1 to 1½ hours.
Roll the dough out, spread softened butter for the filling, sprinkle with dark brown sugar and cinnamon, then roll tightly into a log and slice into rolls.
Arrange the sliced rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise until puffy, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and fragrant.
Allow rolls to cool for about 10 minutes before preparing the frosting and generously spreading it over the warm rolls.

Notes

Store cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze rolls individually wrapped in plastic wrap and then in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.

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