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Sara Sunday
Sara Sunday

April 4, 2025

Homemade cinnamon rolls are a classic and irresistible baked treat that are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack. These fluffy, soft, and gooey rolls are made with a rich and buttery dough that is filled with a sweet and cinnamon-spiced filling, then drizzled with a luscious cream cheese icing. Homemade cinnamon rolls are perfect for a lazy Sunday morning breakfast, brunch with friends, or as an afternoon snack with a cup of coffee or tea. They can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven for a quick and delicious breakfast throughout the week. Making homemade cinnamon rolls is a labor of love that is worth the effort. These sweet and decadent treats are sure to please everyone's taste buds and will quickly become a family favorite.

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Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

Cinnamon Rolls

Instructions

  1. To make rolls, combine warm water with yeast and 1 Tbs. sugar. Set aside for 10 minutes until doubled in size.
  2. Mix 4 c. flour and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, butter, sugar, and egg. Add half the flour mixture until incorporated. Add yeast mixture and stir together. Mix in remaining flour. Add remaining 1/2 c. flour 2 Tbs. at a time if necessory. Knead a few times with your hands. Cover with towel or plastic wrap and set aside to rise 1-2 hours.
  3. Once it's doubled in size, punch dough. Roll into a rectangle until about 1/8 inch thick. Brush with melted butter. Combine sugars, cinnamon, and salt. Sprinkle over melted butter. Roll the dough long wise. Cut into 12-14 rolls, about 1 1/2-2 in. each. Place side by side in buttered 9x13 pan. Let rise for 1-2 more hours. Bake at 350* F for 14-16 minutes, until a light golden brown. Drizzle frosting over cinnamon rolls while warm.
  4. Vanilla Glaze
  5. In a bowl, combine powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla. Add 1/4 c. water or milk. The icing will be fairly thick, so add more water or milk to thin it to desired consistency. Drizzle over warm rolls.
  6. Cream Cheese Icing
  7. Cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and salt until combined. Add vanilla and mil 1 Tbs. at a time until it's at desired consistency. Pour over warm cinnamon rolls.
29.17%

4.88 g

Carbs

27.43%

2.04 g

Fat

11.19%

1.87 g

Protein

33.43%

66.86 kcal

Calories

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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