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Gooey cinnamon rolls with icing drizzle

Cinnamon Rolls

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon or dough hook (stand mixer optional)
  • Rolling Pin
  • 9×13 inch baking pan
  • Sharp knife or dental floss for slicing
  • - Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients
  

For the Dough:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 cup warm milk about 110°F
  • 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast 1 packet
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs

For the Filling:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • Optional: pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin spice for seasonal flavor

For the Icing:

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk more for thinner icing

Instructions
 

  • Activate the yeast:
    Warm the milk until just lukewarm, then whisk in yeast and sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  • Make the dough:
    Add melted butter, eggs, and salt. Gradually mix in flour until soft dough forms. Knead 8–10 minutes by hand or mixer until smooth and elastic.
    Pro Tip: If dough is sticky, add a spoonful of flour at a time — it should be tacky, not wet.
  • Let it rise:
    Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 60–90 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • Prepare the filling:
    Combine softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a thick paste.
  • Shape the rolls Roll dough into a 12×18 inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly, leaving ½-inch border. Roll tightly from the long side and slice 12 rolls. Arrange in greased pan.
  • Final rise & bake:
    Cover and let rolls puff 30 minutes. Bake 20–25 minutes at 350°F until golden.
  • Make icing:
    Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.
    Pro Tip: Spread icing while rolls are still warm — it melts slightly and seeps into every swirl!

Notes

How to Save It for Later

  • Store: Airtight container at room temp 3 days or fridge up to 5.
  • Freeze: Wrap individually, freeze up to 2 months.
  • Reheat: Microwave 20 sec or warm in oven 300°F for 5 min.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 10gFiber: 2g
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