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The Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

  • Total Time: About 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cinnamon roll 1x

Description

Soft, fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls filled with a gooey cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or special occasions!

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

For the Filling:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

For the Glaze:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons milk (adjust for desired consistency)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough:

  1. In a large bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

2. Prepare the Filling:

  1. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
  2. Spread softened butter evenly over the rolled-out dough.
  3. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the butter.

3. Assemble the Rolls:

  1. Roll the dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle.
  2. Tightly roll the dough from the long side into a log.
  3. Cut into 12 even slices and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  4. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.

4. Bake the Rolls:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

5. Prepare and Apply the Glaze:

  1. Mix powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
  2. Drizzle over warm cinnamon rolls before serving.

Notes

  • Cream Cheese Frosting: Substitute the glaze with a mixture of cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk.
  • Nutty Delight: Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the filling.
  • Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the filling before rolling.
  • Raisin Cinnamon Rolls: Add a handful of raisins for a chewy texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • rising time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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