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Best Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Ingredients

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Best Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Dough

2 ¾ cups Flour all-purpose

¼ cups Sugar

½ tsp Salt

2 tablespoons Instant Dry Yeast

½ cups Milk

3 tablespoons Butter unsaltedsoftened

1 Egg

Filling

½ cups Butter unsaltedmelted

¾ cups Brown Sugar

2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon

Glaze

1 cup Powdered Sugar

8 ounces Cream Cheese

½ tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions

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Instructions

In a small saucepan, mix the milk, warm water, yeast, and granulated sugar. Heat until warm but not boiling. Remove from heat and let it sit for a minute to activate the yeast.

Combine the flour, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Mix well. Add the egg and pour in the warm milk and yeast mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms.

Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 5 minutes, until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Allow it to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.

While the dough is rising, make the filling. Mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl until well combined.

Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air bubbles. Roll it out into a rectangle shape, about ¼ inch thick.

Spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

Starting from one of the longer sides, tightly roll the dough into a log shape. Pinch the seam to seal.

Cut the log into 9 equal-sized pieces using a sharp knife.

Place the cinnamon rolls in a greased 8×8-inch baking dish, leaving a little space between each roll. Cover with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Bake the cinnamon rolls for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

While the cinnamon rolls are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Once the cinnamon rolls are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.

Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Warm Your Milk to Activate Yeast 🌡️
Heat milk to 110°F (43°C) before mixing with yeast—too hot kills the yeast, too cold prevents activation. This ensures proper rise and fluffy texture in your rolls.
Room Temperature Cream Cheese for Smooth Glaze 🧈
Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before making the glaze to avoid lumps and achieve a silky, spreadable consistency that coats evenly.
Chill Dough Before Rolling for Clean Spirals 🧊
After the first rise, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle and roll, preventing tearing and creating tight, even cinnamon swirls.
Brush Butter Between Layers for Maximum Flavor 🎯
Brush melted butter on the dough before adding cinnamon-sugar filling and again between layers to ensure every bite is rich and buttery throughout.
Glaze While Rolls Are Still Warm ⏱️
Apply the cream cheese frosting immediately after rolls cool for just 5 minutes—the residual heat helps it melt slightly into the cinnamon rolls for better adhesion and flavor integration.