Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting goodness of Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls. These delightful treats boast a soft and fluffy texture, enhanced by a rich cinnamon-sugar filling and a smooth cream cheese icing that takes them over the top. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any occasion, these cinnamon rolls are sure to become a family favorite. With minimal effort involved, even beginners can master this recipe and impress their loved ones. Bake a batch today and enjoy the scrumptious aroma wafting through your home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 1/2 – 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 packets Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast (about 4 1/2 tsp)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter for filling
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar for filling
- 1 tbsp cinnamon for filling
- 4 oz cream cheese for icing
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter for icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar for icing
- 2 tsp vanilla extract for icing
Instructions
- Activate yeast by combining warm water and sugar in a bowl; sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt; add melted butter and egg to the yeast mixture; combine both mixtures.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5–7 minutes until smooth; place in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise until doubled in size (about 30 minutes).
- Roll out risen dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick; spread softened butter evenly over it.
- Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon; roll tightly from one end to another, then slice into 12 equal pieces.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish with space between them; cover with a towel to rise again (about another 30 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare icing by mixing cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Drizzle icing over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cinnamon roll (85g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg