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Best Cinnamon Rolls Ever

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Soft, fluffy, and gooey cinnamon rolls made with a rich buttery dough, a cinnamon-sugar filling, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. These rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups (420g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup (180ml) warm milk
  • ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (to adjust frosting consistency)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
  3. Add wet ingredients to the dry and mix until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
  6. Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
  7. Spread softened butter over the dough and sprinkle with a mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon.
  8. Tightly roll the dough and cut into 9-12 equal pieces.
  9. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise again for 30-45 minutes.
  10. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. While the rolls are baking, make the frosting by beating together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
  12. Spread frosting over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

  • You can refrigerate the shaped rolls overnight and bake in the morning.
  • Adjust frosting thickness by adding more or less milk.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for best results.

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