Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Frosting
Is there anything better than the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls wafting through your kitchen? These delicious Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting are a sweet cinnamon dream come true. Each roll is topped with a creamy, tangy glaze that’s almost too good to be true. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or sneaking one in as a late-night treat (no judgment here!).
Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Frosting
These irresistible cinnamon rolls are packed with warm cinnamon flavor and topped with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting that you might want to double! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime treat, these rolls are simple to make and incredibly satisfying.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 4 cups flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Filling
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter softened
For the Frosting
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk as needed to achieve the desired consistency
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
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Warm the milk slightly until it’s just above room temperature (do not exceed 40°C/104°F). Stir in the yeast and 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add the melted butter, egg, and the frothy yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.
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Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
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Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it with a towel, and allow it to rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Form the Rolls
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Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
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Brush the entire surface of the dough with melted butter. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together, then evenly sprinkle the mixture over the buttered dough.
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Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, starting from the long side. Slice the log into 12 equal pieces.
Bake the Rolls
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Arrange the rolls in a greased or parchment-lined baking dish, leaving a little space between each one. Cover the dish with a towel and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F. Once the rolls have risen, bake them for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Prepare the Frosting
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While the rolls are baking, mix the cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth.
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Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined. If the glaze is too thick, add milk a little at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
Finish and Serve
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After baking, let the rolls cool slightly in the pan. Spread the cream cheese glaze over the warm rolls.
Notes
Tips for Perfect Cinnamon Rolls
- Warm Ingredients: Use warm (not hot!) milk and butter to help the dough rise beautifully.
- Shaggy Dough: The dough will start off shaggy but keep mixing; it will smooth out with a little patience! If you have a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, use it to make your life easier!
- Frosting Lovers: Double the frosting recipe if you’re a serious fan – no one’s stopping you!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 366
- Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 57
- Protein: 6
These Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting are sure to impress and might just become your new go-to indulgence. Give them a try, and let us know how they turned out! We’d love to hear your unique twists, so share in the comments below.
