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Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Michelle Kim
Follow this recipe to prepare delicious homemade cinnamon rolls that are soft, sweet, and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl For preparing the dough
  • 1 Rolling Pin For rolling the dough
  • 1 Baking dish For baking the rolls

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 package Active dry yeast 2 1/4 tsp
  • 1 cup Milk Warm
  • 1/3 cup Butter Melted
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 Egg Room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 cup Brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup Butter Softened
  • 4 oz Cream cheese Softened
  • 1/4 cup Butter Softened
  • 1 1/2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp Milk

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add sugar and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Add melted butter, egg, and salt. Gradually add flour and knead into a soft dough.
  • Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Once dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface to a rectangle.
  • Spread softened butter over the dough and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Roll up the dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 rolls.
  • Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for 30 minutes.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk.
  • Spread or drizzle the icing over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add pecans or raisins in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 31000IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 550mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword Cinnamon Rolls, dessert, Fluffy, Sweet
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