Description
Delicious and warm cinnamon rolls perfect for the holiday season, featuring a rich filling and creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for about 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Add melted butter, eggs, and half the flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined, then gradually incorporate the remaining flour.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle.
- Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly.
- Roll the dough tightly into a cylinder, slice into 12 pieces, and place in a greased baking dish.
- Cover rolls and let rise for another 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a splash of milk until smooth.
- Allow rolls to cool for 10 minutes before frosting with the cream cheese mixture.
Notes
Consider adding chopped nuts or shredded coconut for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, holiday dessert, Christmas baking
