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Cinnamon Rolls

Make soft, gooey, deliciously sweet Cinnamon Rolls that your whole family will love. This recipe includes 1 rise making it perfect for beginner bakers.
Prep Time1 hour 30 minutes
Active Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cinnamon Rolls
Yield: 10 rolls
Calories: 275kcal
Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites

Materials

For the Dough

  • 2¾ cup all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2¼ tsp instant yeast
  • 1 large egg

For the Filling

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon

For the Icing

  • 4 oz full fat cream cheese softened to room temp
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened to room temp
  • ⅔ cup confectioner's sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

Start the Dough

  • Whisk the flour, sugar, and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine the milk and butter. Microwave or use the stove to heat up until butter is melted and it's warm to the touch. Next, whisk yeast in until dissolved.
  • Pour mixture into dry ingredients and add your egg. Combine with a rubber spatula and mix until a soft dough forms.
  • Lightly flour a surface and transfer the dough. Flour your hands and knead the dough for 3 - 5 minutes until it has become smooth. Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover loosely with a towel, and rest for 10 minutes.

Rollin Time

  • While dough is resting, mix together the cinnamon and brown sugar. After 10 minutes, roll the dough out into a 14 x 8 rectangle.
  • Spread the softened butter on top and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture all over the dough. Roll up the dough into a 14 inch log. Cut into 10 - 12 even rolls. Arrange into a lightly greased 9 or 10 inch pan.
  • Cover the pan with aluminum foil or a kitchen towel and let rise for 60 - 90 minutes in a relatively warm environment or until they double in size.

Bake and Ice

  • Preheat oven to 375 ℉. Bake for 25 - 28 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and allow to cool while you make the icing.
  • Use a rubber spatula to combine the cream cheese, butter, confectioner's sugar, and vanilla.
  • Place globs of icing onto the slightly cooled rolls, spreading evenly. Serve and enjoy.

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Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 312IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg