Soft, fluffy, bakery-style cinnamon rolls with a classic cream-cheese frosting
Ingredients (Makes 12 Rolls)
Dough
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
Filling
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
Cream-Cheese Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
Prepare the dough:
- In a bowl, whisk warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter and eggs.
- Stir in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
Fill & roll:
- Roll dough into a 14x18-inch rectangle.
- Spread butter over dough.
- Mix brown sugar + cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly.
- Roll tightly from the long side and slice into 12 rolls.
Bake:
- Place rolls in a greased 9×13 pan.
- Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 25–28 minutes until golden.
Frost:
- Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Spread over warm rolls.