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Cozy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe Easy Homemade Soft Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A warm and comforting cinnamon rolls recipe featuring soft, pillowy dough and a rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for cozy mornings or special treats.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • ⅓ cup (67 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (220 g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 ounces (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (55 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast by combining warm milk (about 110°F/43°C) with yeast and a pinch of sugar in a large mixing bowl. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture and stir to combine. Gradually add flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough using a stand mixer with dough hook on medium speed for 6-8 minutes or by hand on a floured surface until soft, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky.
  4. Shape dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
  5. While dough rises, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl until combined and spreadable.
  6. Punch down the dough and roll out on a floured surface into a 15×9 inch rectangle.
  7. Spread the cinnamon-sugar butter mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around edges.
  8. Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log and slice into 12 equal rolls about 1 to 1 ½ inches thick.
  9. Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13 inch pan, leaving space between them. Cover loosely and let rise until puffed and nearly doubled, about 30-45 minutes.
  10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Tent with foil if browning too fast.
  11. While rolls bake, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; mix until creamy and spreadable.
  12. Let rolls cool about 10 minutes after baking, then spread cream cheese frosting over warm rolls and serve.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. If kitchen is cold, allow extra rising time or create a warm environment by placing dough in the oven with the light on. Cutting rolls with dental floss gives cleaner edges. Avoid overbaking to keep rolls soft. Let rolls cool slightly before frosting to prevent frosting from melting too much.

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