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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

These homemade cinnamon rolls are an ALL-TIME favorite. These rolls always get rave reviews from anyone who tries them!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Rise Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 520 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Rolls
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 cup milk, warm
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup Butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
Filling
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2½ tablespoons cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup Butter, softened
Icing
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1½ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup cream cheese
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add sugar and 1 cup of flour. Stir gently, cover, and set aside until doubled in size, about 30-45 minutes.
  2. Add butter, salt, eggs, and remaining flour. Mix well with a wooden spoon.
  3. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes (dough will be a little sticky) Place back in the bowl and cover to let rise until doubled in size.
  4. While the dough is rising, make the filling by combining brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour in a small bowl.
  5. Roll out onto a 21x16-inch rectangle, about ¼ inch thick.
  6. Spread the ⅓ cup softened butter then sprinkle with the cinnamon mixture. Roll up long ways and cut into 1¾-inch slices. You should get about 12 cinnamon rolls.
  7. Place on a greased jelly roll pan and let double in size.
  8. Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes.
  9. While the rolls are baking, whisk unsalted butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla extract, salt together and spread over warm rolls

Notes

  • Store unbaked rolls. Fill, roll, and place the cut rolls on a pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or wrap the pan again with foil and freeze for 1-2 months. Allow rolls to come to room temperature and rise to double before baking.
  • Fill, roll, and place the cut rolls on a pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or wrap the pan again with foil and freeze for 1-2 months. Allow rolls to come to room temperature and rise to double before baking.
  • Store baked rolls. Allow them to fully cool to room temperature before storing. Cover with aluminum and store at room temperature for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months. Thaw, if needed, and reheat individual rolls in the microwave, or large batches in an oven set to 300°F.

Nutrition Information

Calories 520kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 77g (26%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 457mg (19%) Potassium 125mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 42g (84%) Vitamin A 692IU (14%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 520

% Daily Value*

Calories 520kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 77g 26%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 457mg 19%
Potassium 125mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 42g 84%
Vitamin A 692IU 14%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

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