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THE BEST CINNAMON ROLLS warm glazed pastries on white cloth with glass of water
Joe Rooney

The Best Cinnamon Rolls: Easy and Irresistible Recipe

These soft, fluffy, and gooey cinnamon rolls are topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for a special brunch or holiday treat. Easy to make and utterly irresistible!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 cinnamon rolls
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup milk, heated to 110 degrees F
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 large room temperature egg
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter, divided
  • 4 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus 2-4 tbsp
  • 6 Tbsp softened butter (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 Tbsp softened butter (for frosting)
  • 4 oz softened cream cheese
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together warm milk, yeast, egg, 1 Tbsp melted butter, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add 3 cups flour and mix with a wooden spatula; add flour until dough is no longer sticky.
  3. Knead dough 3 minutes by hand. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise 1 hour in a warm place.
  4. Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to make the filling.
  5. Dust work surface with flour; roll dough into 17 x 10 rectangle.
  6. Spread filling evenly over dough, roll lengthwise, and cut into 8 rolls with dental floss.
  7. Place rolls in 9x13 pan, cover with plastic wrap; let rise 30 minutes.
  8. Brush rolls with remaining melted butter and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
  9. Cool rolls about 15 minutes.
  10. Beat softened butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth.
  11. Slowly add powdered sugar and mix until combined.
  12. Spread frosting over warm cinnamon rolls and serve.

Notes

  • Use dental floss for clean cuts of the rolls. For best results, let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free area. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat before serving.