Description
Deliciously warm cinnamon rolls filled with a sweet cream cheese glaze, perfect for slow mornings and holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk, heated to 110 degrees F
- 2 + 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast
- 1 large room temperature egg
- 2 Tbsp. melted butter, divided
- 4 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus 2-4 Tbsp.
- 6 Tbsp. softened butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
- 4 oz. softened cream cheese
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Warm the milk to about 110 degrees F and add the yeast.
- Whisk in the egg, 1 Tbsp. melted butter, sugar, and salt.
- Stir in 3 cups flour until the dough holds.
- Add 1 to 2 Tbsp. flour if the dough is still sticky.
- Knead the dough by hand for about 3 minutes.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise until doubled, about 60 minutes.
- Mix the filling: 6 Tbsp. softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Dust a work surface with flour and roll the dough to 17 by 10 inches.
- Spread the cinnamon filling over the dough.
- Roll the dough lengthwise into a log.
- Use dental floss to cut the log into 8 even rolls.
- Place the rolls into a 9×13 pan and cover for a 30 minute second rise.
- Brush the rolls with the remaining 1 Tbsp. melted butter.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes until golden.
- Let the rolls cool about 15 minutes before frosting.
- Beat 4 Tbsp. softened butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth.
- Slowly add 1 cup powdered sugar and mix until combined.
- Spread the frosting over the slightly warm rolls and serve.
Notes
Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, dessert, sweet, holiday baking