Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls, where soft, fluffy dough meets a sweet cinnamon filling, topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these rolls are easy to make and sure to impress everyone at the table. The aroma wafting through your kitchen will draw everyone in as they await these warm treats. With their customizable frosting and versatility, you can enjoy them fresh or save some for later—though they might disappear quickly!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg + enough milk to make 1 cup
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup room temperature butter
- ½ cup sugar mixed with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by mixing all ingredients until a soft dough forms. Let it rise in a greased bowl until doubled.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread with butter, and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Shape into a log, slice into pieces, and arrange in a greased pan to rise again.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Make the frosting by beating together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Spread over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For fluffier rolls, ensure your yeast is fresh and allow ample rising time. Customize your filling by adding nuts or raisins for extra flavor.