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Ooey Gooey Cinnamon Rolls

There’s nothing quite like waking up to the smell of freshly baked Ooey Gooey Cinnamon Rolls wafting through the house. This recipe combines a soft, pillowy dough with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling and a luscious cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk about 110°F
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Plastic wrap or kitchen towel

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, granulated sugar, and instant yeast and let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add the melted unsalted butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture and stir until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. While the dough rises, mix the packed brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a bowl to prepare the filling.
  7. Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle.
  8. Spread the softened butter over the rolled dough, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly, roll tightly from the long side, and cut into 12 equal pieces.
  9. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes until puffy.
  10. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  11. While the rolls cool slightly, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth to make the frosting.
  12. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls, allowing it to melt into the crevices, and serve warm.

Notes

For a richer flavor, add a splash of maple syrup to the frosting.