Ingredients
For the Dough:
4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
2¼ tsp (7 g) instant yeast
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
½ tsp salt
1 cup (240 ml) warm milk
1 large egg
¼ cup (60 g) melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Filling:
½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup (60 g) softened butter
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 oz (115 g) softened cream cheese
2 tbsp softened butter
1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2–3 tbsp milk
👩🍳 Instructions
Mix the warm milk with the yeast and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes.
Add the egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the flour and salt, then knead until the dough is soft and elastic.
Cover the dough and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Roll the dough into a large rectangle.
Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.
Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the butter.
Roll the dough tightly into a long log.
Cut into 10–12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
Cover and let them rise again for 30–40 minutes.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes, until lightly golden.
Mix the cream cheese frosting ingredients until smooth, then spread it generously over the warm cinnamon rolls.
Serve warm and enjoy the soft, fluffy rolls with the creamy, gooey frosting. 😍
🍥 Soft & Gooey Cinnamon Rolls