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Cinnamon Roll Recipe

This easy-to-prepare Cinnamon roll recipe is topped with a homemade cream cheese frosting for the best breakfast in town.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 447 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

For the Cinnamon Rolls:
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons of warm whole milk 115°
  • 1 tablespoon active yeast
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tick melted unsalted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
For the Icing:
  • 1 tick softened unsalted butter
  • 4 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions

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  1. Place 1 tablespoon of the sugar, warm milk, and yeast in a standing mixer bowl, whisk it, and let sit for 5 to 7 minutes or until it begins to foam. There will be a raft at the top.
  2. Next, add the flour, remaining sugar, and 1/2 stick of melted butter and mix with the hook attachment until combined at medium speed.
  3. Add 1 egg until combined, then mix on low speed for 3 to 4 minutes. Do not add the next egg until the one before is absorbed into the dough.
  4. Wrap the bowl with plastic wrap and set it in a warm place until it has doubled in size. If you plan on making the next day, chill in the refrigerator overnight.
  5. Roll out the dough on a clean surface lightly dusted with flour until the dough is roughly 18”x 24” inches in size.
  6. Evenly drizzle on 1 stick of melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, covering all surface areas.
  7. Roll the dough from back to front and slice it into 2-inch wide slices.
  8. Place them in a 13” x 9” casserole dish, cut side up about 1 inch apart from each other, wrap them in plastic, and let them sit for another hour or until they’ve doubled in size.
  9. Bake the cinnamon rolls for 25 to 30 minutes at 375° or until they are browned on the top and cooked in the center.
  10. Remove the cinnamon rolls and let them cool slightly.
  11. While the cinnamon rolls are baking, whip together the butter, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and whole milk in a standing mixer using the whisk attachment until it is light and fluffy.
  12. Once the cinnamon rolls are done pour the icing all over the top and serve warm

Notes

  • Make-Ahead: For freshness, you can make these muffins up to 1 day before.
  • How to Store: The cinnamon rolls can be stored in the refrigerator covered in plastic for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen and covered for up to 2 months. Thaw for 1 day in the refrigerator before cooking and serving.
  • How to Reheat: Add your desired portion to a casserole dish or pan, cover it, and heat it in the oven at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until hot.
  • I like the milk to be on the hotter side, 115°, before adding it to the bowl of the stand mixer because the bowl is cold and will drop the milk temperature to the perfect degrees.
  • If chilling the dough overnight, go right into rolling out the dough the next day.
  • Brush the melted butter with a pastry brush to cover the dough thoroughly.
  • Unless you use a starter, there is no reason to let it sit at room temperature overnight.
  • You can take the cinnamon rolls straight from the freezer and place them in the oven, covered in foil, at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes. I would advise not to ice them with frosting before freezing them because the sugar content in the icing could cause them to caramelize a bit while in the oven.

Nutrition Information

Calories 447kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 89mg (4%) Potassium 113mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 36g (72%) Vitamin A 554IU (11%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 447

% Daily Value*

Calories 447kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 69g 23%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 89mg 4%
Potassium 113mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 36g 72%
Vitamin A 554IU 11%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.