Description
These World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and bursting with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling. Topped with a smooth cream cheese glaze, they make a perfect sweet breakfast treat or dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Whole Milk
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Instant Dry Yeast
- 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Egg
Filling Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
Glaze Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Butter
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Powdered Confectioners Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Whole Milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) to prepare for baking the cinnamon rolls.
- Activate Yeast: Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon instant dry yeast and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar over 1/4 cup whole milk, mix gently, and let it sit for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a standing mixer, combine the activated yeast mixture, 1 egg, 1/4 cup butter, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the mixer, mixing steadily until a smooth dough forms.
- First Rise: Lightly oil a plastic bowl and place the dough inside. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until the dough doubles in size.
- Roll Out Dough: After rising, place the dough onto a floured surface. Using a rolling pin, roll it out into a rectangular shape.
- Add Filling: Spread 1/3 cup butter evenly over the rolled dough. Then sprinkle a mixture of 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon and 1 cup brown sugar over the buttered surface.
- Form Rolls: Carefully roll the dough into a log shape. Slice the log into 14 to 16 even slices. Place these slices into a greased baking pan.
- Second Rise: Cover the rolls with plastic wrap and let them rise for about 30 minutes until puffy.
- Prepare for Baking: Brush the tops of the rolls with 3 tablespoons of melted butter.
- Bake Rolls: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Glaze: While the rolls bake, in a mixing bowl combine 4 ounces cream cheese and 4 tablespoons butter, mixing until smooth. Whisk in 1 cup powdered confectioners sugar, 1/4 cup whole milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until creamy.
- Glaze and Serve: Once the rolls are baked and slightly cooled, pour the cream cheese glaze generously over the top. Serve warm for the best flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm (not hot) when activating yeast to help yeast work effectively.
- Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free area for best results.
- For fluffier rolls, avoid adding too much flour when rolling dough.
- Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for a smoother glaze.
- Roll thickness can be adjusted based on preferred cinnamon roll size.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, cinnamon sugar rolls, cream cheese glaze, homemade cinnamon rolls, sweet rolls, breakfast pastry
