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The Best Cinnamon Roll Recipe

This is arguably the Best Cinnamon Roll Recipe. They are airy, delicious and tasty. You'll never again be Cinnabon-shamed.
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cinnamon roll
Servings: 10 rolls
Calories: 367kcal

Ingredients

  • For the dough:
  • ¾ cup milk warmed to around 110 degrees
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active yeast
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg at room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk at room temperature
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • For the filling:
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • For the frosting:
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 tablespoons butter softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Instructions
  • Warm milk to around 110 degrees. It should be like bathwater. You can microwave it for 40 seconds. Pour into electric stand mixer bowl then add yeast, egg white, egg yolk and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Next stir in flour and salt until a dough begins to form. Switch to dough hook and knead for 8 minutes. Dough should form into a nice ball and be slightly sticky.
  • Transfer dough ball to a well-oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a warm towel. Allow dough to rise for 1 hour to 1 ½ hours, or until doubled in size.
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  • Transfer dough to a well-floured surface and roll out into a 14x9 inch rectangle. Spread the filling mixture with a pastry brush or butter knife. Tightly roll the dough from the 9" side and place the seam down. Cut into 1" thick slices with a serrated knife.
  • Place cinnamon rolls in a greased 9x9 inch baking pan or round 9 inch cake pan. Cover with plastic wrap and a warm towel and let rise again for 30-45 minutes.
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  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove plastic wrap and towel and bake cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes or until just slightly golden brown on the edges. Allow them to cool for 5-10 minutes before frosting.
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  • To make the frosting: In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth. Using a butter knife, spread over cinnamon rolls and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Nutrition

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg