Description
Indulge in The Best Cinnamon Rolls! These delightful treats combine soft, fluffy dough with a gooey cinnamon filling and a luscious cream cheese frosting, making them the perfect addition to any brunch or special occasion. With their irresistible aroma and rich flavor, these giant cinnamon rolls will quickly become a family favorite. Whether you’re celebrating the holidays or simply enjoying a cozy weekend morning, this easy recipe guarantees smiles all around. Gather your loved ones and experience the joy of baking these comforting pastries together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 + 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 large egg
- 6 Tbsp softened butter (divided)
- 4 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, egg, melted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Whisk until combined.
- Gradually mix in flour until the dough is no longer sticky. Knead for about 3 minutes until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm spot for about an hour.
- Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread the filling on top. Roll tightly into a log and cut into 8 pieces.
- Place rolls in a greased baking pan, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- While cooling, mix frosting ingredients until smooth and spread over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg