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Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

Delicious homemade cinnamon rolls topped with creamy icing, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup warm milk (about 43 degrees C) Ensure the milk is warm, not hot.
  • 2 and 1/4 tsp active dry yeast Must be fresh for best results.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 and 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour Add gradually until a soft dough forms.
Filling Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened For spreading.
Icing Ingredients
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened For icing.
  • 1 to 1.5 cups powdered sugar Adjust for desired sweetness.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 tbsp milk As needed for texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Warm the milk without making it hot. Mix in the yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sugar, melted butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough by hand or with a mixer for 8 to 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until it doubles in size.
  5. In a bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside the softened butter.
  6. Roll the dough into a rectangle about 40 by 30 cm. Spread the softened butter evenly on the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar on top. Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut it into 12 pieces.
  7. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover them and let them rise for another 30 to 45 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (350 degrees F) and bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes until they are golden brown.
Icing
  1. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and enough milk until it is smooth and creamy.
  2. Spread the icing over the warm rolls so it melts into the swirls.

Notes

Store leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze them for up to two months. For extra flavor, consider adding nuts or raisins to the filling. Keep an eye on the rolls while baking to avoid overbaking.