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Cinnamon roll on a white plate with a bite on a fork to the side.

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Course: Breads/Rolls
Cuisine: American
Keyword: soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 25 minutes
RISING TIME:: 4 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 601kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
This is my go-to Homemade Cinnamon Rolls recipe because they always turn out so soft and fluffy. They have just the right amount of cinnamon sugar filling and are topped with a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting. Can also be made overnight!
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Ingredients

CINNAMON ROLL DOUGH:

  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • ¼ cup (55g) sugar
  • 1 (.25oz) package active dry or instant yeast or (2¼ teaspoons)
  • 3¾-4 cups (581.25-620g) flour (all-purpose or bread)
  • 4 tablespoons soft butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt

FILLING:

  • 1 cup (195g) packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup (110g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup (113g) very soft butter

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

  • 4 ounces (113g) very soft cream cheese
  • 1½ cups (180g) confectioners sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer combine the warm milk (100°F), sugar, and yeast. Allow to sit for 5 minutes. The mixture should be foamy. If it isn't your yeast isn't active and can't be used.
  • Add ½ of the flour, butter, eggs, and salt. Mix by hand just until combined. Add the remaining flour and mix until it becomes stiff. Place on stand mixer fitted with dough hook and knead on speed 1 or 2 for 5 minutes. Cover and allow to rise in a warm place until double in size.
  • Punch dough down and remove from the bowl. Roll into a 12x18 inch rectangle. Spread with soft butter. Sprinkle with sugars and cinnamon. (can mix the sugars and cinnamon in a bowl first to make it easier to sprinkle evenly). Roll the dough to form an 18 inch log. Cut into 12 equal rolls. Place in a lightly greased 9x13 baking pan.
  • Cover and allow to rise until double in size. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned on top. Remove from oven and allow to cool while making the frosting. Combine the cream cheese, confectioners sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.

Notes

  1. Read the post for storage, freezing, and overnight instructions. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 601kcal | Carbohydrates: 108g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 451IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 4mg