Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls with a gooey cinnamon-sugar filling and sweet cream cheese frosting. These bakery-style rolls are perfect for weekend brunch or special occasions. Worth every minute of prep!

$24.18 in ingredients per batch at average US grocery prices, or $2.02 per item (12 per batch).

• Prep: 2 hours 30 minutes (includes rising)
• Cook: 25 minutes
• Makes: 12
• Difficulty: Advanced

Ingredients

• 500 g All-Purpose Flour
• 240 ml Milk
• 50 g Granulated Sugar
• 7 g Active Dry Yeast
• 75 g Butter
• 2 Eggs
• 8 g Salt
• 113 g Butter
• 200 g Brown Sugar
• 15 g Cinnamon
• 113 g Cream Cheese
• 56 g Butter
• 240 g Powdered Sugar
• 10 ml Vanilla Extract
• 30 ml Milk

Instructions

1. For dough: Warm milk to 110°F. Mix with sugar and yeast. Let stand 5 minutes.
2. Add melted butter, eggs, salt, and flour. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth.
3. Place in oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
4. Roll dough into 16x12 inch rectangle on floured surface.
5. For filling: Spread softened butter over dough. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle evenly.
6. Roll up tightly from long edge. Cut into 12 equal rolls.
7. Place in greased 9x13 pan. Cover and let rise 45 minutes until puffy.
8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 22-25 minutes until golden.
9. For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk.
10. Spread frosting over warm rolls. Serve immediately for best texture.

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