Cinnamon Rolls

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5

39 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Additional Time

    3 hrs

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 45 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    577 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Cinnamon Rolls

These Cinnamon Rolls feature a rich dough made with warm milk, eggs, butter, and flour mixed with cornstarch for a tender crumb. The filling combines butter with light brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, and heavy cream to create a sweet, spiced swirl. Once rolled and cut, the dough rises before baking, resulting in soft rolls with a gooey interior. The icing, made from butter, confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla, adds a creamy sweetness to the finished rolls, ideal for a breakfast treat or dessert.

Description

The Cinnamon Rolls recipe begins with a soft dough enriched with whole milk, eggs, butter, and a blend of flour and cornstarch, which adds a delicate texture. After the dough is kneaded and allowed to rise, it is rolled out and spread with a filling combining brown and granulated sugars with ground cinnamon and salt, enriched by heavy cream for moisture and richness. The rolled dough is cut into portions and left to rise again before baking, resulting in a tender, fluffy roll with a sweet, cinnamon-spiced center. The icing, consisting of melted butter mixed with confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla, is applied to warm rolls, creating a smooth, sweet topping that balances the spice and buttery pastry.

These rolls are suited for enjoying fresh, served warm or at room temperature as a special breakfast item or indulgent snack. The combination of cinnamon, sugar, and buttery dough produces a traditional flavor profile that is recognizable and comforting.

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Ingredients

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Dough

  • ¾ cup milk warmed to 110 degrees, whole
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
  • 3 egg
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour 20 ounces/567 grams
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup sugar 3 ½ ounces/100 grams
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 12 tablespoons butter softened, unsalted
  • cooking oil or cooking spray

Filling

  • 4 tablespoons butter softened, unsalted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar 3 ½ ounces/100 grams
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup heavy cream

Icing

  • 4 tablespoons butter melted and cooled, unsalted
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar 12 ounces/ 340 grams
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Make The Dough

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, stir together flour, cornstarch, sugar, and salt until well combined.
  2. In a small bowl, or 2 cup measuring cup, add warm milk and yeast. Stir until combined and allow to sit for 3-4 minutes until foamy. Whisk in eggs.
  3. Pour the milk mixture into the mixer bowl. Mix on low until dough starts to form, about 1 minute. While the mixer is running, add 1 tablespoon of softened butter at a time, one every 15-20 seconds.
  4. Turn the speed up to medium and mix until all butter is incorporated, about 1 minute. Continue to knead the dough for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and continue to knead for 3-4 minutes until a smooth ball of dough forms.
  6. Lightly grease a bowl with cooking spray. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to coat with oil. Cover and allow to rise for 2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Make The Filling

  1. To make the filling, in a small bowl, mix both sugars, cinnamon, and salt, stir until well combined.
  2. On a lightly floured surface roll dough into a 14 by 19-inch rectangle.
  3. Spread softened butter evenly over surface of dough, leaving ½ inch on either end bare. Cover butter with cinnamon mixture, spreading to make an even layer. Gently press the surface with your hands to press sugar into dough.
  4. Starting along one long edge, roll dough into a 19-inch log, squeezing log gently to help adhere layers. Trim ½ inch of dough from both ends of the log to make an 18-inch roll.
  5. Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 12- 1 ½ inch pieces. For equal sizing use a tape measure, cut log in half, forming 2 9-inch logs. Next, cut both 9-inch logs in half, making 4- 4 ½ inch logs. Then, cut each quarter into 3 pieces, making 12- 1 ½ inch rolls.
  6. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Place 12 rolls in dish, evenly spacing them out. Cover with plastic wrap and rise for 1 hour.
  7. 30 minutes before baking, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  8. When ready to bake, pour ¾ cup of cream over rolls, and in any spaces where rolls are not touching. Bake for 30 minutes, until a deep golden brown.

Make The Icing

  1. To make the icing, in a bowl add the cooled melted butter, vanilla, and half of the confectioners’ sugar. Whisk until well combined and no lumps remain, 30-40 seconds. Add 3 tablespoons of milk and remaining confectioners’ sugar, whisking until well incorporated and a thin icing is formed, 30-40 seconds. If a thinner consistency is desired, add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until icing reaches preferred consistency.
  2. When rolls are finished baking, remove from oven and place pan on cooling rack. Allow them to cool for 2-3 minutes.
  3. While rolls are hot spread icing evenly over tops of cinnamon rolls, about 2 tablespoons per roll. Allow rolls to cool an additional 15-20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 577kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 86g (29%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 99mg (33%) Sodium 377mg (16%) Potassium 140mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 48g (96%) Vitamin A 730IU (15%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 577 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 577kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 86g 29%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 377mg 16%
Potassium 140mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 48g 96%
Vitamin A 730IU 15%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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