Make Ahead Cinnamon Rolls

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  • Prep Time

    1 hr

  • Cook Time

    mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Servings

    12 Rolls

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Make Ahead Cinnamon Rolls

Delicious, easy cinnamon rolls that can be made ahead of time. These make ahead cinnamon rolls are great for holiday breakfast or brunch. 

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Ingredients

Servings

Rolls

  • 1/2 cup butter , softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 1 egg
  • 2 envelopes rapid rise yeast
  • 3 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup plus 2 tbsp warm water (120° to 130°F)

Filling

  • 5 tablespoons butter , melted
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1-2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Frosting

  • 4 oz Philadelphia Cream Cheese Frosting , softened
  • 4 tbsp butter , softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp milk
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Rolls

  1. Mix 1/2 cup butter, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add egg. In a separate bowl, combine yeast flour; mix thoroughly. Add flour mixture to butter/sugar mixture, then add warm water. Mix well and until soft smooth dough forms. Turn out on lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth. Cover and let dough rise for 15-30 minutes in a warm, draft free location.
  2. Punch down dough and let rest for five minutes. Roll into a 14 x 8-inch rectangle (approximately) on a lightly floured surface. Brush each with softened butter for filling. Combine cup sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Sprinkle over buttered dough. Roll up from long side. Cut into 12 cinnamon rolls.
  3. Place cinnamon rolls in 13x9 inch pan that has been lightly brushed with butter. At this point you can place rolls in the fridge to bake the following morning. Or, preheat your oven to 325 degrees F and let the dough rise for 30 minutes, then bake.
  4. If placing rolls in the fridge, remove from fridge ONE HOUR prior to the time you will start baking them. Let them rest in a warm, draft free location for 40 minutes, then start preheating oven to 325 F.. Once oven is heated, bake rolls for approximately 20 minutes (or until lightly browned).

Frosting

  1. Beat softened cream cheese and butter with mixer until fluffy. Add in vanilla, salt and milk and mix until well combined. Add in powdered sugar and slowly beat with mixer until smooth and creamy. If you would like your frosting thicker, add more powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time and mix well. If you would like a thinner frosting, add more milk, one teaspoon at a time and mix well, until desired consistency is reached.
  2. Once rolls are removed from oven, you can frost immediately or allow to cool slightly, then frost. Store any leftover rolls in refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 454kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 423mg (18%) Potassium 63mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 645IU (13%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Rolls

Amount Per Serving

Calories kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 454kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 423mg 18%
Potassium 63mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 645IU 13%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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