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Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, fluffy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls filled with buttery cinnamon sugar and topped with creamy icing. Perfect for cozy mornings, holidays, or whenever you crave a warm, sweet treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet instant or active dry yeast about 2 1/4 teaspoons
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
Cinnamon Filling
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Icing
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk as needed for consistency

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, stir warm milk with a spoonful of sugar, then sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, until foamy.
  2. Add the remaining sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt. Mix well, then gradually stir in the flour until a soft dough forms.
  3. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled.
  4. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Gently punch down the risen dough and roll it into a rectangle, about 16×10 inches.
  5. Spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly on top.
  6. Roll the dough up tightly from the long side, then slice into 12 even pieces. Arrange the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  7. Cover the pan and let the rolls rise for 25–35 minutes, until puffy. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Bake the rolls for 22–26 minutes, until lightly golden on top and set in the center. Let cool slightly.
  9. For the icing, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Add milk as needed until thick but spreadable, then spread over the warm rolls.

Notes

For overnight rolls, assemble them in the pan, cover tightly, and refrigerate. Let them warm up at room temperature before baking. A slightly sticky dough is normal and helps keep the rolls tender.