Description

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with The BEST Soft And Easy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe. These delightful rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with a sweet cinnamon filling that melts in your mouth. Topped with a creamy frosting, they make an irresistible treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Perfect for impressing family and friends, these homemade cinnamon rolls are easy to prepare and will quickly become a beloved staple in your kitchen. Enjoy them warm out of the oven or reheat for a cozy snack any time of day.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/3 cup whole milk (320g)
4 teaspoons active dry yeast (or instant yeast)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
5 cups all purpose flour (650g)
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (113g)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
1 cup light brown sugar, packed (200g)
2 tbsp cinnamon powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup heavy cream (120g), room temp
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature (113g)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (56g)
1/4 cup heavy cream (60g)
1 cup icing sugar (100g)

Instructions

Warm the whole milk until it’s lukewarm. Combine it with yeast and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, flour, and salt.
Add the yeast mixture along with eggs and softened butter. Mix until combined.
Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth. Place it in a greased bowl and cover with a cloth. Let it rise in a warm place for about an hour.
In a separate bowl, mix together softened butter, light brown sugar, cinnamon powder, and salt until well combined.
Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down gently.
Roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
Spread the filling evenly over the rolled-out dough.
Starting from one end of the rectangle, tightly roll up the dough into a log.
Slice the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
Cover the rolls with a cloth and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, unsalted butter, heavy cream, and icing sugar until smooth.
Once cooled slightly, spread frosting over warm cinnamon rolls.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
Calories: 300
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Knead thoroughly to develop gluten for a fluffy texture. Feel free to customize fillings with nuts or dried fruits.