Description
Soft, buttery, and irresistibly gooey, these cinnamon rolls are a bakery-style treat you can make right at home. With pillowy dough spiraled with rich cinnamon sugar and crowned with a thick layer of silky cream cheese frosting, they melt in your mouth with every bite. This is the ultimate recipe for indulgent weekend breakfasts, cozy brunches, or any time you want to spoil yourself or loved ones.
Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, an easy recipe to impress guests, or simply craving a sweet baked good, these cinnamon rolls deliver big comfort and flavor. Their warm cinnamon aroma fills your kitchen while baking, and the soft frosting oozes into every swirl. It’s a comforting classic that never goes out of style and always brings people together.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
1 cup warm milk (110°F)
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
2 large eggs
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
For the Filling:
⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
⅔ cup brown sugar, packed
1 ½ tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Frosting:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Warm the milk to 110°F, sprinkle in yeast, and let sit until foamy (5–10 minutes).
- Mix in eggs, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Gradually add flour to form a soft dough.
- Knead until smooth and elastic (8–10 minutes by hand or 5–6 with stand mixer).
- Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for the filling.
- Roll dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread butter, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar.
- Roll up tightly from the long side. Slice into 12 rolls.
- Place in greased 9×13-inch pan. Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Make frosting by beating cream cheese and butter, then add sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Spread frosting on warm rolls and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus rising time)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast