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THE BEST CINNAMON ROLLS EVER RECIPE

THE BEST CINNAMON ROLLS EVER RECIPE

5 from 17 reviews

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these incredibly soft and flavorful cinnamon rolls. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat anytime.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 1 1/3 cup whole milk (320g)
  • 4 teaspoons active dry yeast (or instant yeast)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 5 cups all purpose flour (650g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (113g)

Filling:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed (200g)
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (120g), room temp

Cream Cheese Icing:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature (113g)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (56g)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (60g)
  • 1 cup icing sugar (100g)

Instructions

  1. Dough: Microwave milk until warm, add yeast, rest. Add remaining dough ingredients, knead until soft and stretchy.
  2. Filling: Mix softened butter, cinnamon, sugar, and salt until spreadable.
  3. Assembly & Baking: Roll out dough, spread filling, cut into strips, roll into cinnamon rolls, let rise, bake.
  4. Cream Cheese Icing: Whisk cream cheese, butter, cream, and icing sugar until creamy. Spread onto warm rolls.

Notes

  • For a gooey texture, slightly underbake the rolls.
  • These cinnamon rolls are best enjoyed warm.

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Keywords: Cinnamon Rolls, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Comfort Food