The Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful warmth of homemade cinnamon rolls topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion! These Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting transform your mornings into a joyous experience. With their soft, fluffy texture and sweet, gooey filling, they are sure to become a family favorite. The enchanting aroma of cinnamon baking fills your kitchen, creating an inviting atmosphere that brings everyone together. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself during the week, these rolls are the ultimate comfort food. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, they can be prepared ahead of time for fresh-baked goodness whenever you crave it!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup milk (warmed)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups bread flour
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons butter (for filling)
- â…” cup dark brown sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 4 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter (for frosting)
Instructions
- Warm milk to about 115°F; combine with yeast and sugar in a bowl.
- Mix in melted butter and egg until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients and knead until smooth.
- Let dough rise in a greased bowl for about an hour until doubled.
- Prepare filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Roll out dough, spread filling evenly, then roll up tightly and cut into pieces.
- Place rolls in greased baking dish; let rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for around 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Make frosting by whipping together cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter until smooth; spread on warm rolls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg