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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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These Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls, incorporating the flavors of ripe bananas and warm cinnamon into a soft, gooey roll. Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, these rolls are perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons Rapid Rise yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup mashed overripe banana

Filling:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, yeast, cinnamon, and salt. Mix to combine.
  2. Prepare the yeast: Warm milk and butter, then add to the flour mixture along with mashed banana. Beat until combined.
  3. Knead the dough: Gradually add and knead in the remaining flour until the dough forms a ball. Let rise until doubled.
  4. Make the filling: Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Roll out the dough, spread with butter, sprinkle sugar mixture, roll, and cut into rolls.
  5. Rise and bake: Let the rolls rise, then bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
  6. Prepare the frosting: Mix cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until fluffy. Spread over warm rolls.

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Keywords: Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon Rolls Recipe, Breakfast Pastries, Cream Cheese Frosting