These soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls are generously filled with a sweet cinnamon roll filling, making them an irresistible breakfast or dessert option that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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4 cups All-purpose flour
1/3 cup Granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons Active dry yeast
1 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Milk, warmed (around 110°F)
1/3 cup Butter, melted
1 large Egg
1 cup Brown sugar
2 tablespoons Cinnamon
4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
1 cup Powdered sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of warmed milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and the yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Add the melted butter, remaining sugar, salt, and egg to the yeast mixture, stirring to combine.
Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
Spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon evenly on top.
Starting from one end, tightly roll the dough into a log, pinching the seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal pieces.
Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and cover them again, allowing them to rise for another 30-45 minutes, until puffy.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
While the rolls are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Once the rolls are done, drizzle the cream cheese frosting on top while they are still warm.
