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Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze

Irresistibly Soft Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze

These Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze are a heavenly indulgence perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 54 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour For chewier rolls, consider using bread flour.
  • 1 cup Warm Milk Maintain a temperature of 105°-115°F.
  • 2.25 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Make sure it’s fresh for the best results.
  • 1/4 cup White Sugar Feel free to reduce the amount to suit your taste.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use salted or unsalted based on your preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt is a great choice!
  • 1 large Egg Contributes moisture and enriches the dough.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Provides a deep flavor profile.
For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon The signature spice.
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Full-fat varieties work best.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Used to adjust glaze consistency.
  • 1/4 cup Butter Softened for mixing.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Baking dish
  • Rolling Pin
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Cinnamon Rolls Steps
  1. In a stand mixer, combine warm milk, white sugar, and active dry yeast. Let sit for about 4 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add beaten egg, softened butter, salt, and all-purpose flour. Mix well, then gradually add more flour until a soft ball of dough forms.
  3. Transfer dough to a greased bowl and let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
  4. Meanwhile, mix brown sugar, white sugar, and ground cinnamon in a bowl for the filling.
  5. Roll the dough into an 18"x9" rectangle. Spread softened butter and sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  6. Starting from the long side, roll into a log and cut into 12 equal pieces. Place in a buttered baking dish.
  7. Cover with a towel and let the rolls rise for 20-30 minutes until puffed. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  8. Bake for 22-24 minutes until golden. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
  9. For the glaze, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, softened butter, and milk until smooth.
  10. Drizzle glaze over warm cinnamon rolls and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Feel free to add raisins or nuts for creativity, and enjoy these rolls warm with creamy glaze!

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