Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls: Indulgently Soft and Gooey Delight
Discover the secret to the BEST Homemade Cinnamon Rolls that are indulgently soft and gooey.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter, eggs, and yeast mixture; combine until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, then let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Roll the dough out into a rectangle and spread with softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Roll up the dough tightly and cut into slices.
- Place slices in a greased pan and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar to make the icing, then drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the filling.
- Cover rolls tightly to keep them soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg