Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
- 1 packet (0.25 oz) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (for icing)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for icing)
- 2–4 Tbsp milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Melt 1/2-stick butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 40-45 seconds. Pour into a medium bowl.
- Heat milk in the same bowl for 45 seconds and add to melted butter. Check temperature (100-110°F).
- Stir in sugar and yeast until dissolved. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to the lowest setting (170°F).
- After 10 minutes, add egg, salt, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture.
- Add flour in 1/2 cup increments, mixing until dough is soft and slightly tacky.
- Form dough into a ball, cover, and place in the warm oven (turned off) for 10 minutes.
- Prepare filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Roll dough into a 14″ x 18″ rectangle, spread filling, and roll tightly into a log.
- Cut into 12 slices and place in a greased baking dish.
- Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Prepare icing by whisking cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Spread icing on warm cinnamon rolls and serve.
Notes
- Use a thermometer to check milk temperature for yeast activation.
- Roll dough tightly to prevent filling from leaking.
- Adjust milk in icing for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg