Description
These homemade Cinnabon-style cinnamon rolls are soft, gooey, and packed with cinnamon sugar, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and granulated sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in the egg, melted butter, and salt. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- While the dough rises, prepare the filling: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well mixed.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it into a 12×18-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border at one end.
- Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
- Cut the log into 12 equal slices, about 1.5 inches thick.
- Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, leaving some space between them.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let the rolls rise again in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the rolls bake, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and softened butter until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk/cream. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Once the rolls are out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes. Spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the warm rolls.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Ensure your yeast is active for proper rising.
- Do not overbake the rolls to keep them soft and gooey.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, Cinnabon, sweet rolls, breakfast, dessert, cream cheese frosting, homemade