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cinnamon rolls
Isla Marie

Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, bakery-style rolls filled with buttery cinnamon sugar and topped with rich cream cheese icing. These homemade rolls are warm, comforting, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, delivering classic flavor with melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • ¾ cup warm milk about 110°F
  • teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the Filling
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
For the Icing
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer (optional)
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking dish
  • Sharp knife or dental floss

Method
 

  1. Warm the milk and mix with yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a bowl, mix yeast mixture, remaining sugar, egg, egg yolk, and melted butter.
  3. Add flour and salt and mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over the surface.
  7. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the buttered dough.
  8. Roll tightly from the long side and cut into 9–12 rolls.
  9. Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30–45 minutes.
  10. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–25 minutes until lightly golden.
  11. Beat icing ingredients until smooth and spread over warm rolls.

Video

Notes

  • Do not overheat milk or yeast may die
  • Dough should be soft, not dry
  • Use dental floss for clean cuts
  • Ice rolls while warm for best texture