Description
Soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls topped with rich cream cheese icing. Perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (for icing)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for icing)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until dough forms.
- Knead dough for 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
- Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter over it.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly.
- Roll tightly and cut into 12 slices.
- Place in a greased pan and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla for icing.
- Spread icing over warm rolls.
Notes
- Dough should double in size during rising.
- Use a sharp knife or thread to cut rolls cleanly.
- Serve warm for best texture.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, cream cheese icing, homemade, sweet, breakfast