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Soft Cinnamon Rolls

Soft Cinnamon Rolls

Avatar photoWeatherly Becker-Gottlieb
Chewy, gooey, and always hitting the spot, it's Soft Cinnamon Rolls!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 9 servings
Calories 353 kcal

Ingredients
  

The Dough:

  • 3/4 cup warm milk 110 degrees F
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons quick rise or active yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 3 cups bread flour plus more for dusting
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

The Filling:

  • 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup butter softened

The Cream-Cheese Frosting:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 3 tablespoons butter softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Start by warming the milk to about 110°F, which is usually achieved by microwaving it for 40-45 seconds. It should feel like warm bath water.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, sprinkle yeast over the warm milk. Add sugar, egg, egg yolk, and melted butter. Mix until well combined, then stir in flour and salt until a dough starts to form.
  • Knead the dough with a dough hook on medium speed for 8 minutes until it forms a ball and is slightly sticky.
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  • Place the dough in a well-oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a warm towel, and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 14x9 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over the dough, leaving a small margin on one edge.
  • Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the buttered dough. Press the mixture into the butter.
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  • Roll the dough tightly from the short edge and seal the seam. Trim the ends and cut the roll into 9 pieces.
  • Place the rolls in a greased and lined 9x9 inch baking pan, cover, and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
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  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes until slightly golden brown. Cool for 5-10 minutes before frosting.
  • For the frosting, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread over the warm rolls and serve.
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Nutrition

Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 267mgFiber: 2g
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