🍥 Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

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🍥 Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting








There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls filling your kitchen — sweet, buttery, and irresistible. These soft, gooey rolls are made from a rich, tender dough, swirled with brown sugar and cinnamon, and finished with a smooth cream cheese frosting that melts right in.

Whether you’re baking them for a cozy weekend breakfast, holiday brunch, or a special family treat, these cinnamon rolls are pure comfort in every bite. ❤️

🧈 Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F / 45°C)

  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, room temperature

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • ¾ tsp salt

For the Filling:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed

  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

🥣 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Dough

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5–10 minutes until frothy.

  2. Add eggs, melted butter, and salt. Stir to combine.

  3. Gradually mix in flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.

  4. Knead the dough (by hand or mixer) for 5–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 2: Prepare the Filling

  1. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon.

  2. Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a 14x9-inch rectangle.

  3. Spread the softened butter evenly across the dough.

  4. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.

Step 3: Shape and Bake

  1. Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log.

  2. Slice into 12 even rolls and place them in a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.

  3. Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.

  4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 4: Make the Frosting

  1. In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until creamy.

  2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.

  3. Spread over warm rolls so it melts into the swirls for that perfect gooey finish.

🍽️ Serving Tips

  • Serve warm with a cup of coffee, hot cocoa, or chai.

  • Add crushed pecans, a drizzle of caramel, or orange zest for a festive twist!

💕 Final Thoughts

These Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting are the kind of treat that brings everyone to the kitchen. Soft, buttery, and filled with love — they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Make them once, and you’ll never go back to store-bought rolls again!

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