Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2¼ tsp instant yeast
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • ½ tsp salt

For the Cinnamon Filling:

  • ½ cup softened butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Add melted butter, egg, salt, and flour. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Roll the dough into a large rectangle.
  5. Spread softened butter over the dough. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly on top.
  6. Roll the dough tightly and cut into 10–12 equal rolls.
  7. Place rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until lightly golden.
  9. Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and creamy.
  10. Spread the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls.

Serving: Serve warm with extra cream cheese glaze.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Rising Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Bake Time: 20–25 minutes
Servings: 10–12 rolls

Enjoy! ❤️