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The Best Cinnamon Rolls!

These Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and perfectly sweet — the kind that melt in your mouth with every bite. Filled with buttery cinnamon sugar and topped with rich cream cheese frosting, they’re bakery-worthy yet easy to make at home. Perfect for weekend brunches, holidays, or anytime you crave cozy indulgence.
Prepr Time 25 minutes
Cooking Time 25 minutes
Resting 1 hour 30 minutes
ToTal Time 2 hours 20 minutes
kitchen American
Serving 12

Ingredients
  

  • 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 Tbsp. softened butter
  • 4 oz. softened cream cheese
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup of warm milk, 2 + 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast, 1 large egg, 1 Tbsp. melted butter, 4 Tbsp. granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Whisk the mixture quickly. Then, add in 3 cups of all-purpose flour and combine it with a wooden spatula. Add another 1 Tbsp. flour until the dough is not sticky. Knead the dough by hand for about 3 minutes. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
  • While the dough is rising, prepare the cinnamon filling. Combine 6 Tbsp. softened butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon in a bowl.
  • After the dough has risen, lightly dust your work surface with flour and turn the dough out onto the surface. Roll the dough into a 17 x 10 rectangle. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, then roll it up lengthwise. Use dental floss to cut the roll into 8 even pieces.
  • Place the cinnamon rolls into a 9 x 13 pan, cover them with plastic wrap, and let them rise in a warm place for an additional 30 minutes. Once they have risen, brush the tops with the remaining 1 Tbsp. melted butter. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. Let the rolls cool for about 15 minutes.
  • While the rolls are cooling, make the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together 4 Tbsp. softened butter, 4 oz. softened cream cheese, and 2 tsp. vanilla extract using a hand mixer. Gradually add in 1 cup of powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
  • Once the cinnamon rolls are slightly warm, spread the frosting over the top and enjoy!