Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Ever Recipe
These homemade cinnamon rolls are the epitome of comfort and indulgence. Soft, fluffy, and oozing with cinnamon goodness, they are a true delight for any occasion.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 14 minutes
- Yield: 12 cinnamon rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dough
- 1 cup warm milk (100-110°F)
- 1 tablespoon instant dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Filling
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
- Prepare the Dough: In a stand mixer, combine warm milk, yeast, sugar, salt, butter, and egg. Add flour and mix until a soft, tacky dough forms. Let rise until doubled in size.
- Roll Out the Dough: Roll the dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture. Roll up and slice into 12 pieces.
- Rise and Bake: Place the rolls in a pan, let rise, then bake at 325°F for 14 minutes.
- Make the Glaze: Whip cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar and vanilla. Thin with milk to drizzling consistency.
- Frost and Serve: Frost warm rolls with the cream cheese glaze. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling for extra flavor.
- For a twist, sprinkle orange zest over the cinnamon sugar before rolling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cinnamon roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Rolls, Homemade, Breakfast, Brunch, Baking