Best Cinnamon Roll Recipe: Indulge in Homemade Comfort Deliciousness
The BEST Cinnamon Roll Recipe is the ultimate homemade treat that combines soft, fluffy dough with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling, topped off with a luscious cream cheese frosting.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a large bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Combine the melted butter, sugar, and eggs. Add to the milk mixture.
- Gradually add flour and salt, kneading until smooth. Allow to rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours.
- Roll out the dough and spread with butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Roll tightly and cut into rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
- You can add nuts or raisins to the filling for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Rolls, Homemade Cinnamon Rolls, Desserts