Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls, a treat that is perfect for breakfast or dessert. These rolls boast a soft and fluffy dough filled with a sweet cinnamon mixture, all crowned with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or enjoying a cozy family gathering, these cinnamon rolls are sure to impress everyone at the table. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can whip up these warm, gooey treats anytime you crave something comforting and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg plus enough milk to make 1 cup
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sugar mixed with 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 5 tablespoons butter (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by mixing flour, egg, milk (to make 1 cup), sugar, melted butter, yeast, salt, and vanilla until smooth. Let it rise for about 1-2 hours until doubled.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter on top, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Roll tightly into a log, slice into pieces, and place them in a greased baking pan. Allow them to rise again for about 45-90 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Whip together cream cheese frosting ingredients until fluffy and spread over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: You can customize the filling by adding nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor. For make-ahead convenience, prepare the dough the night before and refrigerate it overnight.