The Best Cinnamon Rolls Ever:

Few things can compete with the joy of biting into a warm, freshly baked cinnamon roll. The soft, fluffy dough swirled with sweet cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with creamy icing makes it the ultimate treat. There's just something about them that feels like a hug in dessert form! In my house, they disappear almost as soon as they come out of the oven—perfect for breakfast, dessert, or even a midday snack. Today, I’m sharing a recipe that never fails to impress, and trust me, once you try it, you’ll be making them on repeat!

Yields: (15 rolls)

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Ingredients:

Dough:

• 2 cups whole milk, warm to the touch

• ½ cup sugar

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

• 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

• 5 cups all-purpose flour, divided

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Filling:

• ¾ cup light brown sugar

• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Frosting:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

• 4 tablespoons milk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup powdered sugar

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Steps:

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the warm milk, sugar, and melted butter. The mixture should be just warm. If it's too hot, allow it to cool slightly.

2. Yeast Addition: Sprinkle the yeast evenly over the milk mixture, stir, and let sit in a warm place for about 10 minutes until the yeast has bloomed.

3. Add Dry Ingredients: Add 5 cups of flour, baking powder, and salt to the milk mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until combined.

4. Poof: Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, until nearly doubled in size.

5. Butter: Generously butter a 13X9 rectangle baking pan and set aside.

6. Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Mix well, then set aside.

7. Assembly: Remove the plastic wrap from the dough and roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about ½-inch thick. Spread the filling evenly over the dough. Starting from one short end, roll up the dough into a log and place the seam-side down.

8. Cut into Pieces: Using unflavored dental floss, cut the log into even pieces, about 1½ inches (8cm) thick. Place the cinnamon rolls in the prepared pan. Cover with a towel and let rise for 35-45 minutes, until expanded by about half of their original volume.

9. Preheat: Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).

10. Bake: Bake the cinnamon rolls for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.

11. Frosting: While the cinnamon rolls are baking, make the frosting. Whisk together the cream cheese, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and whisk until combined.

12. Cool: When the cinnamon rolls are finished, let cool for about 10 minutes.

13. Drizzle: Drizzle the frosting over the cinnamon rolls, using the back of a spoon to spread if desired.

14. ENJOYY!!!

    
    

    

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