Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls
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Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls are a yeast-risen dough made with eggnog and warm water, enriched with butter and eggs, rolled out and filled with a cinnamon-brown sugar mixture. The preparation yields soft, fluffy rolls with tender crumb accented by the rich and slightly spiced filling. The combination of creamy frosting with cream cheese and eggnog complements these sweet rolls, making them ideal for a holiday breakfast or special brunch.
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This recipe starts by mixing flour, sugar, yeast, and salt, then adding warmed eggnog and water along with butter and egg to form a pliable dough. After kneading until elastic and resting, the dough is rolled into a rectangle and spread with a cinnamon and brown sugar filling. The dough is then rolled up, cut into sections, and baked until golden and fluffy.
The rolls balance the warmth of cinnamon with the richness of eggnog, butter, and a creamy frosting made of cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and eggnog. This combination creates a moist, tender pastry with a smooth, sweet glaze that enhances the cinnamon flavor. The recipe calls for storage covered at room temperature up to five days, making it convenient for advance preparation or leftovers.
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Ingredients
Dough
- 4 ½ - 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 packets yeast Fleischmann's® RapidRise ™️
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup eggnog
- ¾ cup water
- 6 tablespoons butter
Filling
- 6 tablespoons butter very soft
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Frosting
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 tablespoons butter softened
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons eggnog more as needed
Instructions
Prepare the dough
- Combine 2 cups flour, sugar, dry yeast and salt in a large mixer bowl and stir until blended. Place eggnog, water and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH in 15 second increments until very warm but not hot to the touch (120° to 130°F). Butter won’t melt completely). Add to flour mixture with egg.
- Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Add 1 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in just enough remaining flour so that the dough will form into a ball.
- Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic and dough springs back when lightly pressed with 2 fingers, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cover with a towel; let rest for 10 minutes.
Prepare the filling
- In a small bowl use a fork to blend together brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll dough into a 15 x 10-inch rectangle using a rolling pin. Spread butter over dough stopping at least 1/2-inch from the edges on the long sides. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture. Beginning at long end of the rectangle, roll up tightly. Pinch seams to seal. Cut into 12 equal pieces. TIP: Use unflavored dental floss instead of a knife to cut rolls. To do this, cut a piece of floss about 12 inches long. Slide floss under the roll; bring the ends up and cross over to cut each slice. Place, cut sides down, in greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan . Cover with towel; let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour .
- Bake in preheated 350ºF oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until rolls are golden brown.
Prepare the Frosting
- In a large bowl cream together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Mix in 2 cups powdered sugar, then 6 tablespoons eggnog, mixing until smooth. Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing until incorporated, then add more eggnog if needed until frosting is light, fluffy, and easily spreadable.
- Spread frosting on cooled slightly cooled cinnamon rolls and serve.
Notes
- Store the cinnamon rolls tightly covered at room temperature for up to five days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
755kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
146g
(49%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
336mg
(14%)
Potassium
190mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
69g
(138%)
Vitamin A
487IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cinnamon rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 755 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 755kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 146g | 49% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 190mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 69g | 138% |
| Vitamin A | 487IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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