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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

There's nothing better than waking up to a fresh batch of ooey, gooey cinnamon rolls straight from the oven. This recipe starts with a soft, pillowy dough enriched with butter and milk. The dough is generously sprinkled with a mixture of butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for a sweet and aromatic filling that will fill your kitchen as it bakes. Once out of the oven, these golden-brown beauties are crowned with a luscious cream cheese icing, adding a tanginess that balances the sweetness perfectly. Homemade cinnamon rolls are a nostalgic indulgence that brings joy to any breakfast or brunch table.

Tasty Team
98% would make again
Total Time

2 hr 31 min

2 hr 31 min

Prep Time

30 minutes

30 min

Cook Time

30 minutes

30 min

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Total Time

2 hr 31 min

2 hr 31 min

Prep Time

30 minutes

30 min

Cook Time

30 minutes

30 min

Ingredients

for 14 servings

Dough

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (115 g), melted
  • 2 cups whole milk (480 mL), warm to the touch
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 5 cups flour (625 g), divided
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Filling

  • ¾ cup butter (170 g), softened
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar (165 g)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Frosting

  • 4 oz cream cheese (113 g), softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120 g)

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 480
  • Fat 22g
  • Carbs 63g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Sugar 24g
  • Protein 7g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Generously butter two disposable foil pie/cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, and granulated sugar. The mixture should be just warm, registering between 100-110˚F (37-43˚C). If it is hotter, allow to cool slightly.
  3. Sprinkle the yeast evenly over the warm mixture and let set for 1 minute.
  4. Add 4 cups (500g) of all-purpose flour to the milk mixture and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined.
  5. Cover the bowl with a towel or plastic wrap and set in a warm place to rise for 1 hour.
  6. After 1 hour, the dough should have nearly doubled in size.
  7. Remove the towel and add an additional ¾ cup (95g) of flour, the baking powder, and salt. Stir well, then turn out onto a well-floured surface.
  8. Knead the dough lightly, adding additional flour as necessary, until the dough just loses its stickiness and does not stick to the surface.
  9. Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about ½-inch (1 cm) thick. Fix corners to make sure they are sharp and even.
  10. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.
  11. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and a generous sprinkling of cinnamon.
  12. Press the mixture into the butter.
  13. Roll up the dough, forming a log, and pinch the seam closed. Place seam-side down. Trim off any unevenness on either end.
  14. Cut the log in half, then divide each half into 7 evenly sized pieces. About 1½ inches (8cm) thick each.
  15. Place 7 cinnamon rolls in each cake pan, one in the center, six around the sides. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes.
  16. Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  17. To prepare the frosting. In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together cream cheese, butter, whole milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar, until smooth.
  18. Remove plastic wrap. Bake the cinnamon rolls in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
  19. While still warm, drizzle evenly with frosting.
  20. Enjoy!
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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls