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The BEST Soft And Easy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

The BEST Soft And Easy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Indulge in The BEST Soft And Easy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe, a delightful treat that brings the warmth of homemade baking right to your kitchen. These cinnamon rolls boast a pillowy soft texture and a rich cinnamon-sugar filling that melts in your mouth, perfectly topped with creamy frosting. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this recipe is surprisingly simple and requires ingredients you likely already have at home. Impress family and friends with these irresistible sweet rolls that fill your space with an inviting aroma.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/3 cup whole milk (320g)
  • 4 teaspoons active dry yeast (or instant yeast)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour (650g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (113g)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed (200g)
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (120g), room temp
  • 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature (113g)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (56g)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (60g)
  • 1 cup icing sugar (100g)

Instructions

  1. Warm the whole milk and sprinkle in the yeast; let it froth.
  2. Mix in sugar, eggs, salt, and butter; combine well.
  3. Gradually stir in flour until dough forms; knead until smooth.
  4. Allow dough to rise until doubled.
  5. For the filling, mix brown sugar with cinnamon and salt; roll out the dough.
  6. Spread softened butter on the dough and sprinkle filling evenly.
  7. Roll tightly, cut into pieces, and let rise again.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese with butter and icing sugar until smooth; drizzle over warm rolls.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a better rise. Customize your rolls by adding nuts or different spices to the filling.

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