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Cinnamon Rolls

Homemade, soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls with a brown sugar cinnamon filling, baked in heavy cream, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that melts right on top.
Prep Time1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: The Cooking Mawma
Servings: 10 rolls

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 3/4 cup warm whole milk (105-110 degrees)
  • 1 1/4 oz packet instant/quick rise yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 4 tbsp salted butter melted
  • 3 cups 360 grams bread flour
  • 1 tsp salt

For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling

  • 4 tbsp salted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup heavy cream prior to baking

For the Frosting

  • 1/2 block 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tbsp butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a stand mixer or with an electric hand mixer, combine warm milk, yeast, sugar, and eggs. Beat until just combined. Add melted butter and beat again.
  • Add bread flour and salt and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined (do not overmix — a little flour in the dough is okay).
  • Knead for 8-10 minutes in a mixer with attachment or by hand. The dough will be a little sticky, but is ready once you poke a finger to it and the dough bounces back.
  • Place dough in a bowl coated with some oil and cover with plastic wrap and a towel. Allow to rise for about an hour (it should double in size).
  • Once it has risen, roll dough out on a well-floured surface to a rectangle, about 14x9 and about 1 inch thick.
  • Spread softened butter on dough, then sprinkle brown sugar/cinnamon mixture on top. Pat into butter so it sticks.
  • Tightly roll dough into a log-like shape. Cut into 1-inch pieces. You should get about 9-10 pieces.
  • Place in a greased 9x9 baking dish. Pour 1 cup heavy cream on top. If you have any leftover cinnamon sugar filling, you can sprinkle on top. Cook in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes.
  • While baking, combine all frosting ingredients: cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Top the cinnamon rolls immediately once they come out of the oven and allow the frosting to melt. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 858IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 1mg