Cinnamon Roll Recipe

📝 Ingredients

For the Dough:
• 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 45°C)
• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 – 4½ cups all-purpose flour

For the Filling:
• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 – 1½ cups powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Dough:
   • In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit 5–10 min until foamy.
   • Stir in sugar, eggs, butter, and salt. Add flour gradually until a soft dough forms.
   • Knead dough for 5–7 minutes by hand or mixer until smooth and elastic.
   • Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
2. Prepare Filling:
   • Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
   • Roll out dough on a floured surface into a 16×12-inch rectangle.
   • Spread softened butter over dough, then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
3. Roll and Cut:
   • Roll up the dough tightly, starting from the long edge.
   • Slice into 12 even rolls and place into a greased 9×13-inch pan.
4. Second Rise & Bake:
   • Cover and let rise 30 minutes until puffy.
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20–22 minutes until golden.
5. Make the Frosting:
   • Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy.
   • Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix until fluffy.
6. Frost & Serve:
   • Spread frosting over warm rolls and enjoy!

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🍽️ Tips
• For overnight rolls: place cut rolls in the pan, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Bring to room temp before baking.
• Add chopped pecans or raisins to the filling for extra texture.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Rise Time: 1.5 hours
Bake Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: ~2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Difficulty: Intermediate