Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
• 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• â…“ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed (for filling)
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for filling)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (for frosting)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add sugar, melted butter, salt, eggs, and 2 cups of flour. Mix until smooth. Gradually add remaining flour until dough is soft but not sticky.
3. Knead dough for 5-7 minutes until elastic. Cover and let rise 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4. Roll dough on a floured surface into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over the surface.
5. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over buttered dough. Roll up tightly and cut into 12 rolls.
6. Place rolls in a greased 9x13-inch pan. Cover and let rise 30-45 minutes until puffy.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
8. While rolls bake, prepare frosting: beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix until creamy.
9. Let rolls cool 5-10 minutes, then spread cream cheese frosting on top. Serve warm.

Recipe Notes

• For extra fluffiness, use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
• Rolls can be prepared the night before, covered in the fridge, then baked in the morning.
• Add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling for variation.

Recipe Stats

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Rising Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes
• Total Time: ~2 hours 35 minutes
• Servings: 12 rolls