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The BEST Cinnamon Roll Recipe

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These are the BEST Cinnamon Rolls—soft, fluffy, and filled with gooey cinnamon sugar swirls, topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or any time you crave a comforting homemade treat.

Ingredients

  • For the dough:
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • For the filling:
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup softened butter
  • For the cream cheese glaze:
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp milk or heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Warm milk and butter until just melted. Let cool slightly. Mix with yeast and 1 tsp sugar, and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add eggs, flour, salt, and remaining sugar. Knead until smooth and elastic (8–10 minutes).
  3. Let dough rise in a greased bowl, covered, for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Roll dough into a large rectangle. Spread with softened butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  5. Roll dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 even rolls using dental floss or a sharp knife.
  6. Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to make glaze. Spread over warm rolls.

Notes

  • Prepare the night before and refrigerate after shaping for an easy morning bake.
  • For extra flavor, add nutmeg or cardamom to the filling.
  • Cut rolls with dental floss for clean, even slices.
  • Glaze melts beautifully over warm rolls—apply right after baking.
  • Freeze unbaked or baked (unfrosted) rolls for longer storage.

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