Description
Indulge in The BEST Soft And Easy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe, a delightful treat that will elevate any breakfast or dessert table. These cinnamon rolls boast a pillowy soft dough enveloped in a rich cinnamon sugar filling, topped with a creamy frosting that adds just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for sharing with family and friends during holiday gatherings or cozy weekend mornings, this versatile recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, even beginner bakers can achieve bakery-style results at home. Experience the joy and warmth of these delicious homemade rolls that will leave everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/3 cup whole milk
- 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon powder
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup icing sugar
Instructions
- Warm the milk until slightly warm (not boiling). Sprinkle yeast over the milk and let sit until frothy.
- Combine sugar, eggs, salt, and softened butter in the yeast mixture, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add flour to form a soft dough and knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl for the filling.
- Roll out risen dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick and spread filling evenly over it.
- Roll dough tightly into a log shape and cut into even pieces (about 12).
- Place rolls on lined baking sheets with space between them; cover and let rise again (about another hour).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Beat together cream cheese, unsalted butter, heavy cream, and icing sugar for frosting; spread on warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg