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Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, pillowy yeasted dough is rolled up with a buttery brown sugar cinnamon filling and baked until golden, then finished with a thick cream cheese glaze.
Why You'll Love This
- Soft, pillowy yeasted rolls
- Thick tangy cream cheese glaze
- Great for make-ahead overnight rise
Ingredients
- 1 cupwhole milk, warmed to 110 F
- 2 1/4 teaspoonsactive dry yeast
- 1/3 cupgranulated sugar
- 1/3 cupunsalted butter, melted, plus more for filling
- 2large eggs
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 4 cupsall-purpose flour
- 1 cuppacked brown sugar (for filling)
- 2 1/2 tablespoonsground cinnamon (for filling)
- 4 ouncescream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cupunsalted butter, softened (for glaze)
- 1 1/2 cupspowdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoonvanilla extract
Nutrition (estimated per serving)
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
- Combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar in a bowl and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, until foamy.
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