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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls 

Make these easy homemade cinnamon rolls for a decadent breakfast idea. They are light, fluffy and topped with the best cream cheese frosting.

Prep Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 55 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 256 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • For the dough:
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 package active dry yeast 0.75 oz
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup melted butter melted but not hot
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 3 – 3 1/2 cup Flour
  • For the filling:
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cinnamon
  • FOR THE FROSTING:
  • 6 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp milk

Instructions

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  1. Mix together the warm water and yeast. Let sit for about 10 minutes. You will see the yeast activate – tiny bubbles will form at the surface and the liquid will thicken slightly.
  2. In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, slowly combine yeast mixture with the remaining dough ingredients, milk through flour.  Gradually add the flour 1 cup at a time until a soft dough is formed.
  3. Place the dough in a well greased bowl and turn to coat. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow to rise until about double in size – about an hour to an hour and a half.
  4. Remove dough from bowl and knead for 1-2 minutes, adding flour so it doesn’t stick to your hands or the countertop. Roll out into large rectangle. The rectangle should be around 24”X15” but does not need to be exact.
  5. Mix together filling ingredients. Spread the cinnamon filling over the top of your rolled out rectangle.
  6. Roll up the dough, starting at the short end.
  7. Slice your long roll into individual cinnamon rolls. Cut a long piece of dental floss and place it under your roll. Cross the floss on top of your roll and pull in opposite directions. You will get nice clean cut slices every time.
  8. Repeat slicing until you have about 15-18 pieces. Place sliced rolls in a glass 9X13 casserole dish (sprayed with cooking spray). Make sure they are nice and snug. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for another 30-60 minutes, or until almost doubled in size.
  9. Bake in 375 F oven for 20-25 minutes or until the centers of the rolls are cooked through and the rolls are golden brown.

Notes

  • Cooking time will vary based on the size of your rolls.  If the tops of your rolls are golden brown but the center is not done yet, cover the rolls with the foil so that they do not get over browned.   Mix together icing ingredients. Place icing on cinnamon rolls and serve warm.

Nutrition Information

Calories 256kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 153mg (6%) Potassium 66mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 369IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 256

% Daily Value*

Calories 256kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 153mg 6%
Potassium 66mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 369IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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