Cinnamon Rolls: Soft, Gooey, and Easy Homemade Perfection
Soft homemade cinnamon rolls filled with buttery cinnamon sugar and topped with rich cream cheese icing. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 rolls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
1 large egg
3 tablespoons softened butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
4 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Whisk flour, sugar, and salt together in a bowl
2. Warm milk and butter until butter melts
3. Whisk yeast into warm milk mixture
4. Add milk mixture and egg to dry ingredients
5. Mix until a soft dough forms
6. Knead dough for 3 to 5 minutes until smooth
7. Rest dough for 10 minutes
8. Roll dough into a 14×8-inch rectangle
9. Spread softened butter over dough
10. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly
11. Roll tightly into a log and cut into 10 to 12 rolls
12. Place rolls into a greased baking dish
13. Cover and allow to rise until doubled in size
14. Bake at 375°F for 24 to 27 minutes
15. Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla
16. Spread icing over warm cinnamon rolls and serve
Notes
Use fresh instant yeast for best results
Avoid adding too much flour
Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 5 days
Freeze baked or unbaked rolls for up to 3 months