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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

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Bake a batch of soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls from scratch, filled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. These are perfect for a holiday breakfast or a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • For the Dough:
  • 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • For the Filling:
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • For the Cream Cheese Icing:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2–4 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt. Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  4. Punch down the dough and roll it out into a 12×18 inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon.
  6. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough, leaving a small border. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the butter.
  7. Tightly roll up the dough starting from a long edge. Pinch the seam to seal.
  8. Cut the roll into 12 equal slices. Place slices cut-side up in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
  9. Cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly in the pan.
  11. While rolls are cooling, prepare the icing: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  12. Spread icing over warm cinnamon rolls.

Notes

  • For extra fluffy rolls, you can let the dough rise overnight in the refrigerator after the first rise.
  • Ensure your ingredients like eggs and butter are at room temperature for better dough consistency.
  • You can substitute almond extract for vanilla in the icing for a different flavor profile.

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