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3 Amazing Cinnamon Rolls (Homemade with Cream Cheese) Delight Your Taste Buds Today!

3 Amazing Cinnamon Rolls (Homemade with Cream Cheese)

Delicious homemade cinnamon rolls topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture.
  3. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread melted butter over it.
  7. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over the buttered dough.
  8. Roll the dough tightly and cut into 12 equal pieces.
  9. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  10. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  11. For the frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth.
  12. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of skim milk.
  • Let the rolls cool slightly before adding the frosting for a better texture.
  • These rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking.

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