Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of homemade cinnamon rolls with this Easy One Hour Cinnamon Rolls Recipe. Ready in just one hour, these soft, gooey rolls are infused with a rich cinnamon and sugar filling, topped with luscious cream cheese icing that melts into every crevice. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a sweet afternoon treat, these delightful rolls are sure to become a family favorite. With minimal effort and quick preparation time, you can satisfy your cravings and impress guests alike!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl and warm the milk until lukewarm. Combine with yeast and sugar; let sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
- Preheat the oven to its lowest setting (170°F). Add egg, salt, and vanilla to the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the dough and place it in the turned-off oven to proof for about 10 minutes.
- Mix softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla to create the filling.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread the filling evenly, then roll tightly and cut into sections.
- Place rolls in a greased baking pan and bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before icing with a mixture of cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 182mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg