Description

Soft, fluffy, and irresistible, these Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are filled with cinnamon-sugar and topped with creamy icing. Perfect for cozy mornings and family breakfasts, this easy recipe will make your kitchen smell heavenly and your mornings extra special.

Ingredients

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1 cup whole milk, warmed
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
⅓ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2–3 tablespoons milk

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Instructions

Activate yeast in warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar until frothy.
Mix melted butter, sugar, salt, and eggs; combine with yeast mixture.
Gradually mix in flour and knead until smooth.
Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours.
Mix filling: brown sugar + cinnamon, butter softened.
Roll dough into 16×12-inch rectangle, spread butter, sprinkle filling.
Roll tightly, cut into 12 rolls, place in greased pan.
Cover and rise another 30–45 minutes.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes.
Beat icing ingredients until smooth; frost warm rolls.

Notes

Warm milk to activate yeast without killing it. Dough should be slightly sticky. Rolls can be made ahead and refrigerated. Reheat before serving for soft, gooey texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 320
Sugar: 16
Sodium: 180
Fat: 14
Saturated Fat: 8
Unsaturated Fat: 5
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 42
Fiber: 1
Protein: 5
Cholesterol: 45