The Best Cinnamon Roll Recipe for an Indulgent Weekend Treat
This cinnamon roll recipe will make your weekends extra special with its indulgent flavors and soft, fluffy texture.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cream cheese frosting
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter, eggs, and salt to the milk mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour until a dough forms. Knead for 10 minutes.
- Let the dough rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough, spread softened butter, and sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into individual rolls.
- Place the rolls in a baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Once cooled, drizzle with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- For an extra indulgent treat, add nuts or raisins to the filling.
- These cinnamon rolls can also be prepared the night before and baked in the morning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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