Description
Easy cinnamon rolls that are soft, pillowy, and perfect for any occasion with a deep cinnamon flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 480 g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 50 g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 7 g (1 packet) instant yeast
- 8 g (1 1/2 tsp) kosher salt
- 240 ml (1 cup) whole milk, warmed
- 57 g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 113 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 150 g (3/4 cup packed) light brown sugar (for filling)
- 15 g (3 tbsp) ground cinnamon (for filling)
- Pinch of salt (for filling)
- 115 g (4 oz) cream cheese (for glaze)
- 57 g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened (for glaze)
- 240 g (2 cups) powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tsp vanilla (for glaze)
- 15–30 ml (1–2 tbsp) milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Warm the milk to 40–43°C (105–110°F) and stir in sugar until dissolved. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 2 minutes.
- Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Add milk-yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Stir until shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough until smooth and slightly tacky, about 5–7 minutes. Let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 45–60 minutes.
- Roll dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter, then sprinkle with a mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Roll tightly and cut into 12 rolls.
- Arrange rolls in a baking pan, let rise for 25–35 minutes. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to reach desired glaze consistency.
- Spread glaze over warm rolls and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, keep an eye on the rise to avoid overproofing and ensure rolls are baked when puffy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg