Cinnamon Rolls

Here’s a classic, soft, and gooey Cinnamon Rolls recipe — perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. These rolls are rich, buttery, and swirled with cinnamon-sugar goodness, topped with a creamy icing that melts right in.

🍥 Classic Cinnamon Rolls

Dough Ingredients:

1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temp
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
4–4½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt

Cinnamon Filling:

⅔ cup brown sugar, packed
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

Cream Cheese Icing:

4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp milk (to desired consistency)

🧁 Instructions:

1. Make the Dough:

In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Mix in sugar, eggs, and melted butter.
Add 4 cups of flour and salt. Mix and knead for 5–7 minutes (by hand or mixer), adding more flour if sticky.
Cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1 to 1.5 hours.

2. Make the Filling:

Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.

3. Roll and Fill:

Roll dough out into a 16×12 inch rectangle.
Spread softened butter over the dough.
Sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

4. Roll and Cut:

Roll up the dough tightly from the long edge.
Cut into 12 even rolls using a sharp knife or floss.
Place in a greased 9×13-inch pan.

5. Second Rise:

Cover and let rolls rise again for 30–45 minutes, until puffy.

6. Bake:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake for 22–25 minutes, until golden and cooked through.

7. Make the Icing:

Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until creamy.

8. Frost and Serve:

Spread icing over warm rolls.
Serve immediately — or reheat gently before serving if made ahead.

📝 Tips & Variations:

Overnight version: Prepare rolls, cover tightly, and refrigerate overnight before second rise. Let sit out 30–45 min before baking.
Add chopped pecans or raisins to the filling for a twist.
For gooey rolls, pour a few tablespoons of warm cream over the rolls before baking.

Would you like a no-yeast, gluten-free, or air fryer version of this recipe? I can help with that too!