Description
Indulge in the warm, inviting aroma of Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls that transform any morning into a sweet celebration. These delightful rolls are soft and fluffy, generously topped with creamy cream cheese icing for an irresistible treat. Perfect for brunches, holidays, or simply enjoying with your morning coffee, this straightforward recipe is accessible for bakers of all skill levels. With just a few simple ingredients and clear steps, you can create these delectable treats that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 1/2 – 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 packets rapid-rise yeast (about 4 1/2 tsp)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temp) for filling
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed) for filling
- 1 tbsp cinnamon for filling
- 4 oz cream cheese (room temp) for icing
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temp) for icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar for icing
- 2 tsp vanilla extract for icing
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and sugar; stir in yeast and let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
- In another bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg to the flour mixture.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled in size.
- Prepare filling by mixing brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Roll out dough to a rectangle about ¼ inch thick; spread room temperature butter over it.
- Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
- Roll tightly into a log; cut into equal pieces about 1 inch thick.
- Place rolls on a greased baking sheet; cover again and let rise for another 30 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, beat together cream cheese, room temperature butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth; drizzle or spread icing over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (92g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: <0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg