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Overnight Cinnamon Roll Recipe

These soft, pillowy cinnamon rolls are perfect for lazy weekend brunches or special family gatherings. Prepare the night before for a stress-free morning!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk warmed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 2 tbsp milk for glaze

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Stand mixer or handheld mixer
  • Rolling pin
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Plastic wrap
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Brush for glaze

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  3. Add the melted butter and eggs to the yeast mixture, then mix in the dry ingredients.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow it to rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. After rising, punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle on a floured surface.
  7. Spread melted butter over the rolled dough and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  8. Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice it into 12 equal pieces.
  9. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  10. The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  11. While the rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar and milk to create the glaze.
  12. Once baked, drizzle the glaze over warm rolls.

Notes

For extra gooey rolls, add a layer of cream cheese frosting on top after glazing!