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Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Fluffy Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls That Melt in Your Mouth

These Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are fluffy, buttery delights with a dreamy cream cheese icing, perfect for brunch or a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar No direct substitution needed
  • 2.25 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Use instant yeast if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Milk Can swap with almond or soy milk
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Melted for richness
  • 1 large Egg Use a flax egg or applesauce for vegan option
Filling
  • 0.25 cups Brown Sugar Granulated sugar works as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon Adjust to taste
Icing
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Can use dairy-free alternative
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Alternative sweeteners available

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking dish
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar in a bowl. Let sit until frothy.
  2. Add flour, salt, melted butter, and egg. Mix until dough forms, then knead for 8-10 minutes.
  3. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
Filling Preparation
  1. Mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
Roll Out Dough
  1. Punch down risen dough and roll out into a 16x12 inch rectangle.
  2. Spread softened butter over the dough and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Form Rolls
  1. Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a cylinder and slice into 12 pieces.
  2. Place slices cut-side up in a greased baking dish.
Second Rise
  1. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes in a warm area.
Bake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
Prepare Icing
  1. Beat cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Finish
  1. Allow rolls to cool slightly, then drizzle icing over warm rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Customize with nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips if desired.

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