Description
Delicious and cozy gooey cinnamon rolls perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (or plant-based milk)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm milk with the yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Create a well, then add melted butter, eggs, and activated yeast mixture. Stir until shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Sprinkle flour if necessary.
- Let it rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter until well combined.
- Roll out the dough: Punch down the risen dough, turn it out onto a floured surface, and roll it into a large rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Spread the filling: Evenly spread the cinnamon filling over the dough, leaving a ½ inch border.
- Roll it up: Starting from one long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log.
- Cut the rolls: Slice the log into 12-15 equal pieces and arrange in a greased baking dish.
- Second rise: Cover and let the rolls rest for 30-45 minutes until puffed up.
- Preheat the oven: About 15 minutes before the rolls are ready, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake: Once risen, bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the frosting: Whip together cream cheese and butter, then add powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency.
- Frost and serve: Generously slather the frosting on the rolls as soon as they come out of the oven.
Notes
For a healthier twist, consider using coconut sugar and substituting almond or oat milk for whole milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, gooey cinnamon rolls, desserts, baking, comfort food