Description
Indulge in the irresistible aroma and flavor of these easy homemade cinnamon rolls. Soft, fluffy dough swirled with a sweet cinnamon filling and topped with a vanilla glaze – the perfect treat for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
For the filling:
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (softened)
For the glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add softened butter, eggs, salt, and half the flour; mix until combined. Gradually add remaining flour and knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over dough and sprinkle evenly with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Roll up tightly from the long side and cut into 12 slices. Place rolls in a greased 9×13-inch pan, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make glaze. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- For extra fluffy rolls, let them rise for an additional 20–30 minutes before baking.
- You can prepare the rolls the night before, refrigerate, and bake in the morning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
