Name: THE BEST CINNAMON ROLLS
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup milk heated to 110 degrees F; 2 + 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast; 1 large room temperature egg; 2 Tbsp. melted butter divided; 4 Tbsp. granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3 cups all-purpose flour plus 2-4 tbsp; 6 Tbsp. softened butter; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon; 4 Tbsp. softened butter; 4 oz. softened cream cheese; 2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 cup powdered sugar

Description

These Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, gooey, and topped with an irresistible cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Christmas morning brunch, they are practically a dream come true that you will fall in love with.

Ingredients

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1 cup milk heated to 110 degrees F
2 + 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast
1 large room temperature egg
2 Tbsp. melted butter divided
4 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3 cups all-purpose flour plus 2-4 tbsp
6 Tbsp. softened butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
4 Tbsp. softened butter
4 oz. softened cream cheese
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar

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Instructions

To a large bowl, add in 1 cup warm milk, 2 + 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast, 1 large egg, 1 Tbsp. melted butter, 4 Tbsp. granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Give that a quick whisk. Add in 3 cups all-purpose flour and mix that in with a wooden spatula. Add in 1 Tbsp. flour until the dough is no longer sticky. Knead the dough with your hands for about 3 minutes. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
Meanwhile, make the cinnamon filling. Mix together 6 Tbsp. softened butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon.
Once risen, lightly dust your work surface with flour and turn the dough out onto the surface. Roll out the dough into a 17 x 10 rectangle. Evenly spread out the cinnamon filling, and lengthwise, roll it up. With dental floss, cut the cinnamon roll into 8 rolls.
Place the rolls into a 9×13 pan, cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes. Once risen, brush the rolls with the remaining 1 Tbsp. melted butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Let the rolls cool for about 15 minutes.
While cooling, make the frosting. In a medium sized bowl with a hand mixer, beat together 4 Tbsp. softened butter, 4 oz. softened cream cheese, and 2 tsp. vanilla extract. Slowly beat in 1 cup of powdered sugar and mix until combined.
Spread the frosting over the slightly warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: dessert, breakfast
Method: bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Cinnamon Roll
Calories: 450