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Fluffy Bakery-Style Cinnamon Rolls

Pillowy-soft, gooey yeast rolls layered with brown sugar and cinnamon cinnamon, draped in a rich vanilla cream cheese frosting.

Cook 01:00
Yield 12 rolls

Ingredients

  • Dough: 3/4 cup warm milk, 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1/3 cup melted butter, 4 cups bread flour, 1 tsp salt
  • Filling: 1/3 cup butter (softened), 1 cup brown sugar, 2 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • Frosting: 4 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 1
    Dissolve yeast and 1 tbsp sugar in warm milk; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. 2
    Whisk in eggs, remaining sugar, and melted butter.
  3. 3
    Add flour and salt; stir until a dough forms.
  4. 4
    Knead on a floured surface for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. 5
    Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
  6. 6
    Punch down dough and roll out into a 12x18-inch rectangle.
  7. 7
    Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.
  8. 8
    Combine brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle it uniformly over the butter.
  9. 9
    Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log.
  10. 10
    Cut into 12 equal slices using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss.
  11. 11
    Place rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  12. 12
    Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes.
  13. 13
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  14. 14
    Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes until lightly golden brown on top.
  15. 15
    Beat frosting ingredients together until smooth.
  16. 16
    Spread over the cinnamon rolls while they are still warm.
Category
Desserts
Cuisine
American

Dietary Information

Vegetarian

Recipe Attribution

ambrosia-baking.com