Description
Soft, fluffy, and filled with a rich cinnamon-sugar swirl, these gooey cinnamon rolls are topped with creamy vanilla icing, making them a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
3/4 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
- Add the warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 6 to 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
- Roll out the dough into a 14×9 inch rectangle.
- Spread the softened butter over the dough and sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side and slice into 9 to 12 equal rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise again for 30 to 45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the icing by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Spread the icing over the warm rolls right after baking and serve.
Notes
Swap vanilla icing with cream cheese icing for a tangy flavor.
Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the filling for a crunchy texture.
Use pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice for a seasonal variation.
Gluten-free 1:1 flour blend works with minor texture differences.
Maple syrup can replace vanilla for a richer icing flavor.
Store at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Reheat in the microwave for 15–20 seconds or in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes, covered with foil for softness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 1 hour 30 minutes rising time)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
