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Quick and Easy Cinnamon Rolls
Delicious and easy cinnamon roll recipe that is great for beginners!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
rising time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 9 Servings
Calories: 611 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Dough
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup water
- ¾ cup milk
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
Filling
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 5 tablespoons salted butter, softened
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup Half & Half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Spray a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan with pan spray. Set aside.
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Dough
- Add the milk and butter to a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat, stirring until the butter has melted. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool until luke-warm in temperature.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 2 ¼ cups of flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Fit the mixer with the dough hook and add the egg and water. Mix until combined.
- While the mixer is on low, slowly add the milk mixture and the remaining cup of flour until fully combined.
- Mix for 4-6 minutes, until the dough becomes smooth. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a large 9×15-inch square, keeping it about ¼-½-inch thick.
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Filling
- Combine the cinnamon and brown sugar in a small bowl. Spread the softened butter onto the dough keeping it about a ½-inch away from the edge. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the top of the butter.
- Roll up the 15-inch side of the dough tightly into a log, pinching the seams together.
- Cut the dough into 9-12 slices, depending on how thick you would like your cinnamon rolls. Place the cinnamon rolls into the prepared pan and cover with a damp cloth. Set them somewhere warm to rise for 30 minutes.
- While the cinnamon rolls rise, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- After the cinnamon rolls have risen for 30 minutes, bake for 30 minutes or until just golden brown on the top.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- Make the cream cheese frosting by adding the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar to a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth. Add the half & half and vanilla and mix until fully combined.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cinnamon rolls while they are still warm.
Nutrition Information
Calories
611kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
85g
(28%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
311mg
(13%)
Potassium
196mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
43g
(86%)
Vitamin A
876IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 611
% Daily Value*
Calories | 611kcal | 31% |
Carbohydrates | 85g | 28% |
Protein | 9g | 18% |
Fat | 27g | 42% |
Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
Sodium | 311mg | 13% |
Potassium | 196mg | 4% |
Fiber | 3g | 12% |
Sugar | 43g | 86% |
Vitamin A | 876IU | 18% |
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.