Irresistible Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

Indulge in the warmth and sweetness of freshly baked cinnamon rolls with a creamy icing glaze. These homemade rolls are the perfect way to start your day or satisfy a craving for a comforting treat. The aroma of cinnamon filling your kitchen as they bake will have everyone coming for more!

This recipe is easier than you might think, and the results are absolutely irresistible. Fluffy dough, bursting with gooey cinnamon sugar filling, and topped with a decadent icing – these homemade cinnamon rolls are sure to become a new favorite. It’s the only cinnamon roll recipe you’ll ever need.

Tips:

Want to add a twist? Try sprinkling chopped nuts or dried fruit over the cinnamon sugar filling before rolling up the dough or sprinkle on top of cinnamons roll once they’re in the pan.
Leftovers? No problem! Store leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze them for longer storage.

How do you get the right temperature to activate the yeast so the dough will rise?

The ideal temperature for warm milk to mix with yeast depends on the type of yeast you’re using:

Dry Yeast & Active Dry Yeast: Aim for a temperature between 100°F (38°C) and 110°F (43°C). This is the “sweet spot” that activates the yeast without killing it.
Instant Yeast: These yeasts are more tolerant of temperature variations. They can activate in a range of 105°F (41°C) to 130°F (54°C).

Here’s a tip to avoid overshooting the temperature:

Heat the milk to slightly above the target temperature (around 115°F for dry yeast or 135°F for instant yeast).
Then, let it cool slightly before adding the yeast. You can use a thermometer or the “finger test” – if the milk feels warm but not hot to the touch, it’s likely good to go.

	For the Dough:
	1 cup warm milk
	2 eggs, room temperature
	⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
	4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
	1 teaspoon salt
	½ cup granulated sugar
	2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
	For the Filling:
	1 cup brown sugar, packed
	2 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
	⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
	For the Icing:
	1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)
	¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
	1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
	1 teaspoon vanilla extract
	Pinch of salt (optional)

1.	Prepare Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, combine warm milk, eggs, melted butter, flour, salt, granulated sugar, and yeast. Knead on medium speed until a smooth dough forms, about 5-7 minutes. Alternatively, you can use a bread machine on the dough cycle.
2.	Let Dough Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
3.	Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
4.	Roll Out Dough: Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a 16x21-inch rectangle.
5.	Add Filling: Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
6.	Roll and Cut: Starting from the longer side, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal-sized rolls.
7.	Second Rise: Place the rolls in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Cover with a kitchen towel and let them rise in a warm place until nearly doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
8.	Preheat Oven: Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
9.	Bake: Once risen, bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
10.	Prepare Icing: In a medium bowl, beat together confectioners' sugar, softened butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
11.	Ice and Serve: Spread the icing over the warm cinnamon rolls and serve immediately.

Irresistible Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

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Indulge in the warmth and sweetness of freshly baked cinnamon rolls with a creamy icing glaze. Perfect for breakfast or any time you crave a comforting treat.

Instructions: How to make fluffy cinnamon rolls with creamy icing

Irresistible Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

How do you get the right temperature to activate the yeast so the dough will rise?

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