Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls: Indulgent and Easy Step-by-Step Guide
Discover the easiest way to make the best homemade cinnamon rolls that are soft, fluffy, and bursting with cinnamon goodness.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Mix melted butter, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the yeast mixture and eggs to the bowl. Gradually add flour until dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough, spread butter, and sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar over it.
- Roll tightly and cut into 12 pieces.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk to create frosting. Spread over warm cinnamon rolls.
Notes
- For extra gooey rolls, brush the pan with additional butter before placing the rolls.
- You can add raisins or nuts for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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