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Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls with a sweet filling and cream cheese icing, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 1/3 cup whole milk Warm, 320g
  • 4 teaspoons active dry yeast or instant yeast
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100g
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour 650g
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Room temperature, 113g
Filling Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened, 113g
  • 1 cup light brown sugar Packed, 200g
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
Topping Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream Room temperature, 120g
  • 4 oz cream cheese Room temperature, 113g
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter Room temperature, 56g
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream 60g
  • 1 cup icing sugar 100g

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a small pot, heat the milk until warm. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, eggs, and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and melted butter. Mix well until a dough forms.
  3. Knead on a floured surface for about 5-10 minutes until smooth.
  4. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
Filling Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. When the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
Assembly & Baking
  1. Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into slices.
  2. Place the slices in a greased baking dish. Pour the heavy cream over the top.
  3. Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Cream Cheese Icing
  1. In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, butter, heavy cream, and icing sugar for the icing.
  2. Drizzle over the warm rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

Serve warm. Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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