Description
Soft and gooey cinnamon rolls perfect for a cozy morning, filled with comfort and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk (warm (110°F/43°C))
- 2.25 tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp salt
- 4.5 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (very soft, room temperature)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
- 2.5 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 6 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk or heavy cream (optional, for consistency)
Instructions
- Whisk the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp granulated sugar in a bowl.
- Let the mixture sit 5 to 10 minutes until frothy.
- Add the melted butter, eggs, remaining granulated sugar, and salt, and whisk.
- Attach the dough hook and add the flour gradually.
- Knead the dough 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
- Punch the dough down gently after the rise.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle.
- Spread the very soft butter evenly over the dough.
- Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle it evenly over the butter.
- Press the sugar mixture gently into the butter to set it.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log.
- Use dental floss to cut the log into 12 even slices.
- Arrange the rolls snugly in a greased 9×13-inch dish.
- Cover the dish and let the rolls rise 30 to 45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the rolls 20 to 25 minutes until the tops are golden.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and softened butter until smooth.
- Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla until the frosting is fluffy.
- Spread a little icing over the hot rolls so it melts in.
- Wait 10 minutes and then spread the remaining icing on top.
- Serve the rolls warm and enjoy the gooey center.
Notes
You can make them ahead of time or freeze them before baking for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, gooey, breakfast, dessert, baking, comfort food