Description
Warm, gooey cinnamon rolls with a soft, fluffy dough swirled in sweet cinnamon and brown sugar, topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese icing. The perfect weekend breakfast or cozy treat, made with simple ingredients and a little patience for the perfect rise. Easy to follow, this recipe delivers classic homemade flavor every time.
Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for dough) + 2 tablespoons (for yeast activation)
1 cup whole milk
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 cups powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons whole milk (for icing)
Instructions
Heat milk to 110°F (40°C). Dissolve yeast and 2 tablespoons sugar in warm milk; let rest 5–7 minutes
Mix flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Add yeast mixture and 1/2 cup softened butter
Knead dough on floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let rise in warm place for 1 hour or until doubled
Roll dough into 14×10 inch rectangle. Spread with remaining softened butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon
Cut into 8 equal squares, then each square into 2 triangles. Roll tightly from wide end, place in baking dish with seams down
Let rise 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake 25–30 minutes until golden
Combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, powdered sugar, and milk for icing. Spread over cooled rolls
Notes
Use unbleached flour for best texture
Ensure rising area is warm (near oven/closer to radiator)
For dairy-free, substitute butter and milk with vegan alternatives
Icing dries quickly; prepare just before serving
- Prep Time: 45
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Bread & Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg