Breakfast & Brunch Free recipe

Cinnamon Rolls

Few weekend brunch dishes are as reliable as Cinnamon Rolls: soft, gooey cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting. Plan on roughly 150 minutes from start to finish, and it serves 8.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 65 min Additional: 60 min Total: 150 min

150Minutes

8Servings

4.7Rating

AdvancedLevel

Why you'll love this recipe

Scales up easily for a crowd -- just multiply the ingredients.
A short, straightforward ingredient list with no special equipment needed.
Leftovers hold up well for lunch the next day.

Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

For dough: 4 cups flour, 1 packet yeast, 1 cup warm milk, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup melted butter, 2 eggs, 1 tsp salt
For filling: 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp cinnamon
For frosting: 4 oz cream cheese, 3 tbsp butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

860Calories

29gFat

136gCarbs

14gProtein

Estimated from the ingredients above; actual values vary by brand and exact measurements.

Method

Step 1
Stir the yeast into the warm milk with a pinch of sugar and let it foam 5 minutes.
Step 2
Mix in the sugar, melted butter, eggs, salt, and flour to form a soft dough. Knead 8 minutes until smooth, then cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
Step 3
Roll the dough into a large rectangle. Spread with the softened butter and sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar and cinnamon.
Step 4
Roll it up tightly from the long side and cut into 12 rolls. Place in a buttered baking dish and let rise 30 minutes.
Step 5
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and bake 25 to 28 minutes until golden.
Step 6
Beat the frosting ingredients until smooth and spread over the warm rolls. Serve gooey and warm.

Cook's tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Taste and adjust the seasoning right before serving -- salt levels vary a lot between brands of broth, sauce, and canned goods.
Prep all the ingredients before you start cooking; this one moves quickly once it is on the heat.

Keep cooking