Description
These cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with gooey cinnamon sugar. Perfect for brunch or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- Optional: Cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
- Combine 2 cups of the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the warm milk, melted butter, and eggs in a separate bowl until well blended.
- Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture and stir until combined.
- Gradually add in the remaining flour, a little at a time, until the dough starts to pull away from the sides.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out to a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly across.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log and slice into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly before drizzling with cream cheese frosting, if desired.
Notes
These rolls can be made ahead and baked fresh in the morning. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg