Name: Best Damn Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 2 h 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4½ cups bread flour; 2¼ teaspoons: (1 pack) instant yeast; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cup whole milk, warm; ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 large egg, at room temperature; ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; ¾ cup brown sugar, packed; 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 cups powdered sugar; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1–2 tablespoons milk

Description

These soft, gooey Cinnamon Rolls are next-level delicious! Buttery dough, a sweet cinnamon swirl, and creamy cream cheese frosting… what’s not to love?

Ingredients

For the Dough

4½ cups bread flour
2¼ teaspoons: (1 pack) instant yeast
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cup whole milk, warm
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg, at room temperature

For the Filling:

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon salt

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1–2 tablespoons milk

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Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine bread flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix it with a whisk and make a well in the center.
Combine warm milk and melted butter. Pour the milk mixture in the center, followed by the egg.
Mix using the dough hook on medium speed for 8–10 minutes, or knead by hand until smooth and elastic. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
Grease and cover the dough, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Meanwhile, prepare the filling. In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon into a spreadable paste.
Punch down the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into an 18×12-inch rectangle. Spread the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over the dough.
Roll up tightly from the long side and cut into 12 even pieces. Place rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
While the rolls bake, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and fluffy.
Let the rolls cool for 15 minutes, then spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Store your leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for longer storage, just make sure to wrap them well in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe container.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Rise Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American