Nothing compares to the irresistible aroma of freshly baked Homemade Cinnamon Rolls. Soft, fluffy dough swirled with a buttery cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with a creamy glaze, these rolls are the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting snack. This recipe ensures you’ll have melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon rolls that rival any bakery.
Ingredients
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:
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Glaze:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup salted butter, softened
- 1 to 1½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Make the Dough: Add salt, softened butter, and egg to the yeast mixture. Mix well. Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle approximately 12×18 inches. Spread the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over the dough.
- Shape the Rolls: Roll the dough tightly into a log starting from the longer side. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Second Rise: Cover the dish with a clean towel and let the rolls rise again for 30 minutes or until puffed.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the rolls are baking, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, mixing until a thick but pourable glaze forms.
- Glaze the Rolls: Spread the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls straight out of the oven. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Conclusion
These Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are a labor of love that pays off with every bite. Perfectly soft and oozing with buttery cinnamon filling, they are topped with a rich cream cheese glaze that takes them to the next level. Ideal for holidays, special occasions, or a weekend indulgence, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls: A Sweet and Buttery Delight
Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls with a butterycinnamon-sugar filling and a rich cream cheese glaze, perfect for breakfast orbrunch.
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:
- ½ cup salted butter (melted)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Glaze:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup salted butter (softened)
- 1 to 1½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
- Activate the Yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Make the Dough: Add salt, softened butter, and egg to the yeast mixture. Mix well. Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle approximately 12×18 inches. Spread the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over the dough.
- Shape the Rolls: Roll the dough tightly into a log starting from the longer side. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Second Rise: Cover the dish with a clean towel and let the rolls rise again for 30 minutes or until puffed.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the rolls are baking, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, mixing until a thick but pourable glaze forms.
- Glaze the Rolls: Spread the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls straight out of the oven. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.