Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

★ 3.7 · Advanced

Soft, pillowy yeasted rolls swirled with brown sugar and cinnamon, baked until golden and finished with a thick cream cheese glaze.

30 minPrep Time

25 minCook Time

180 minTotal Time

12 rollsYield

Why You'll Love This

Soft, pillowy texture from a proper two-rise dough
Tangy cream cheese glaze soaks into every swirl
Worth the wait for a special weekend brunch

Ingredients

1 cupwhole milk, warmed to 110 F
2 1/4 teaspoonsactive dry yeast (1 packet)
1/2 cupgranulated sugar, divided
2large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cupunsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus 1/2 cup softened for filling
4 1/2 cupsall-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoonsalt
1 cuppacked light brown sugar
2 tablespoonsground cinnamon
4 ouncescream cheese, softened
1/4 cupunsalted butter, softened, for glaze
1 1/2 cupspowdered sugar
1/2 teaspoonvanilla extract
2 tablespoonsmilk, for glaze, as needed

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

430Calories

7gProtein

16gFat

65gCarbs

2gFiber

250mgSodium

Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary based on the specific products used. It is not a substitute for advice from a nutrition professional.

Method

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the 1 cup warm milk, 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast, and 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, until foamy on top; if it does not foam, the yeast is dead and you should start over with fresh yeast.