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Cinnabons

Delicious and fluffy cinnamon rolls topped with cream cheese frosting, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk warmed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 packet active dry yeast 2 1/4 teaspoons
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened (for filling)
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking dish (9x13 inch)
  • Electric mixer (optional)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Plastic wrap or a damp towel

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine the warm milk and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs.
  3. Use a wooden spoon or electric mixer to combine everything until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  5. In a bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
  6. Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
  7. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough. Then, starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log.
  8. Slice the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

For extra fluffy rolls, let the unbaked rolls rise again for about 30 minutes before baking.