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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

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  1. Spray a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan with pan spray. Set aside.
Dough
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. While the mixer is on low, slowly add the milk mixture and the remaining cup of flour until fully combined.
  4. Mix for 4-6 minutes, until the dough becomes smooth. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a large 9×15-inch square, keeping it about ¼-½-inch thick.
Filling
  1. 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.
  2. Roll up the 15-inch side of the dough tightly into a log, pinching the seams together.
  3. 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.
  4. While the cinnamon rolls rise, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  5. After the cinnamon rolls have risen for 30 minutes, bake for 30 minutes or until just golden brown on the top.
Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. 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.
  2. 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.

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