Description
Deliciously soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls topped with a creamy icing, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add sugar, butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add flour until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5-10 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread softened butter over it.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly on top.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the icing, mix powdered sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth and drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add nuts or raisins to the filling.
- These rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg