There’s no better way to start a weekend morning than with a plate of hot cinnamon rolls! These use to be a childhood favorite but now sadly only seem to make their appearance on special occasions like Christmas brunch or when we have house guests. So thank goodness, we got to celebrate Landon’s birthday last weekend so we could whip these babies up and indulge!
These cinnamon rolls are gooey, sugary and melt perfectly in your mouth – it’s like a little piece of heaven. And what makes these even better are the sweet aromas that fill your house as soon as you pop them in the oven! Check out the recipe below and surprise your loved ones with this special treat!
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
2018-04-17 10:47:11
Serves 12
Mouthwatering Cinnamon Rolls Perfect for Any Occasion
Prep Time
1 hr 30 min
Cook Time
25 min
Dough
- 3 cups All Purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp package active yeast
- 3 tbs granulated sugar
- 1 tsp of salt
- 3 tbs butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- ½ cup of water
- 2 small eggs
Filling
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 3 tbs cinnamon (to taste)
- 1 cup brown sugar
Icing
- 4 oz, cream cheese, softened
- 1.4 cup of butter
- 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbs milk
Dough
- In a medium bowl, mix 2 ½ cups of flour, yeast, sugar, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- Heat butter, milk, water to a lukewarm temperature.
- Add milk, water, and butter mixture to dry ingredients and add eggs.
- Using a dough hook on a stand mixer, mix on a low setting.
- Add remaining flour slowly to create a smooth dough. It should be soft and sticky but still pull away from the side of the bowl.
- Continue to mix for 5-6 minutes.
- Allow dough to rest for 5 minutes.
- Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a rectangular shape.
Filling
- Brush the dough with the melted butter.
- In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and brown sugar and then sprinkle evenly over the dough.
- Beginning with the long side of the rectangle, roll the dough up tightly to make one long roll with the cinnamon/sugar mixture on the inside.
- Cut the rolled dough into 10-12 even pieces.
- Place the cut dough into a greased pan and cover.
Rise
- Place rolls in a warm place and allow to rise until doubled in size (usually about 45 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place rolls in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and cool slightly.
Icing
- Combine all icing ingredients in a medium bowl and beat until it reaches desired consistency. Add additional milk if needed to smooth it out.
- Pour over cinnamon rolls and serve.
- Cinnamon rolls can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days or in the freezer.
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