Soft, pillowy rolls swirled with cinnamon-sugar and finished with a creamy glaze—this is the kind of bake that makes your kitchen smell like a hug. Whether for brunch, dessert, or a sweet weekend treat, these cinnamon rolls are pure comfort.
🛒 Ingredients
| For the Dough |
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| Warm milk (110°F / 45°C) |
1 cup |
| Active dry yeast |
2¼ tsp (1 packet) |
| Granulated sugar |
½ cup |
| Unsalted butter (melted) |
⅓ cup |
| Eggs (room temperature) |
2 large |
| All-purpose flour |
4–4½ cups |
| Salt |
1 tsp |
| For the Filling |
|
| Brown sugar (packed) |
1 cup |
| Ground cinnamon |
2½ tbsp |
| Unsalted butter (softened) |
⅓ cup |
| For the Cream Cheese Icing |
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| Cream cheese (softened) |
4 oz |
| Unsalted butter (softened) |
¼ cup |
| Powdered sugar |
1½ cups |
| Vanilla extract |
½ tsp |
| Milk |
1–2 tbsp (to adjust consistency) |
👨🍳 Instructions
- Make the dough
In a large bowl, stir together warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Mix in sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling
Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Roll out the dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly across the surface, then sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Shape the rolls
Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log. Slice into 12 equal pieces.
Arrange rolls in a greased baking pan. Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake rolls for 22–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the icing
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
Add milk gradually until the icing is spreadable.
- Finish & serve
Spread icing over warm rolls so it melts into the swirls. Serve warm and enjoy every gooey bite.
🍽️ Tips & Variations
- Make ahead: Prepare the rolls the night before and refrigerate. Let rise at room temp before baking.
- Add-ins: Sprinkle chopped pecans or raisins into the filling for extra texture.
- Flavor twist: Add a pinch of cardamom or orange zest to the icing for a festive touch.
