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Soft and Gooey Cinnamon Rolls

These cinnamon rolls are ultra-soft, filled with rich buttery cinnamon sugar, and topped with creamy tangy frosting. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or a sweet morning indulgence.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For The Dough
  • 1 cup warm milk about 100°F
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast 1 packet
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups all purpose flour plus extra if needed
For The Filling
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
For The Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl or stand mixer, stir the warm milk and yeast together. Let it rest for about 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add sugar, eggs, melted butter, and salt. Mix until combined. Slowly add the flour until the dough pulls away from the bowl.
  3. Knead the dough for 6 to 8 minutes until smooth, using a mixer or by hand.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  5. In a bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
  6. Punch down the risen dough and roll it into a 14 x 18 inch rectangle.
  7. Spread softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top.
  8. Roll the dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 equal rolls using a knife or dental floss.
  9. Place the rolls in a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish, cover, and let rise again for 30 minutes.
  10. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes until lightly golden.
  11. While the rolls bake, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt, and mix until fluffy.
  12. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls right after baking and serve.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overbaking. You can prep the rolls the evening before and bake the next morning. Rolls can be frozen after baking and reheated later with fresh frosting.