Homemade Cinnamon Rolls from Scratch
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Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls topped with rich cream cheese frosting are the ultimate homemade treat. This easy cinnamon roll recipe with yeast guarantees tender rolls every time, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Whether you’re making them for a special occasion or freezing them for later, these bakery-style cinnamon rolls stay soft and delicious, even when reheated.
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Ingredients
Dough
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active yeast
- 1 cup milk warmed to 105–110°F
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Filling
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons butter softened
Icing
- 6 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Pinch salt
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warmed milk. Stir in 1 tsp of sugar and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture becomes foamy.
- Add the remaining sugar, softened butter, salt, eggs, and flour to the bowl. Mix until the ingredients come together into a dough.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5–7 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic. (You can also use a stand mixer with a dough hook for this step.)
- Grease a large bowl, place the dough inside, and cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Set the bowl in a warm spot and let the dough rise for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Prepare the Filling
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together until well combined and the texture resembles fine sand. Set aside.
Assemble the Cinnamon Rolls
- Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle approximately 15” x 12” and about 1/4” thick.
- Spread the softened butter evenly over the surface of the dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top, covering the buttered surface completely.
- Slice the dough into strips about 1.25”–1.5” wide. Roll each strip tightly into a spiral, forming individual rolls.
- Place the rolls into a greased 13” x 9” baking dish, spacing them evenly.
Final Rise and Baking
- Cover the baking dish loosely with a kitchen towel and let the rolls rise for about 30 minutes, or until they double in size.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Once the rolls have risen, bake them for 20–25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and just starting to turn golden brown.
Make the Icing
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix with an electric mixer until the icing is smooth and creamy.
Finish the Rolls
- Once the cinnamon rolls are out of the oven, spread the icing over the top while they are still warm, allowing it to melt into the rolls.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Option: You can prepare the rolls the night before baking. Cover and refrigerate after shaping, then let them come to room temperature and rise slightly before baking in the morning.
- Freezing Tips: Freeze the rolls unfrosted for best results. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, reheat, and add fresh frosting before serving.
- Reheating Instructions: For individual rolls, warm in the microwave for 15–20 seconds. For multiple rolls, cover with foil and heat in the oven at 300°F for 10–15 minutes.
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- Ingredient Substitutions: Use whole milk for the dough, but 2% milk will also work if that’s what you have on hand.
- Filling Ideas: Add chopped pecans, raisins, or even a drizzle of caramel to the filling for a fun twist.
- Make-Ahead Option: You can prepare the rolls the night before baking. Cover and refrigerate after shaping, then let them come to room temperature and rise slightly before baking in the morning.
- Freezing Tips: Freeze the rolls unfrosted for best results. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, reheat, and add fresh frosting before serving.
- Reheating Instructions: For individual rolls, warm in the microwave for 15–20 seconds. For multiple rolls, cover with foil and heat in the oven at 300°F for 10–15 minutes.
- Ingredient Substitutions: Use whole milk for the dough, but 2% milk will also work if that’s what you have on hand.
- Filling Ideas: Add chopped pecans, raisins, or even a drizzle of caramel to the filling for a fun twist.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cinnamon roll
Calories
472kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
76g
(25%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
245mg
(10%)
Potassium
140mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
42g
(84%)
Vitamin A
519IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cinnamon rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cinnamon roll | |
| Calories | 472kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 519IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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