Description
Indulge in the irresistible goodness of these homemade cinnamon rolls, a perfect replica of the famous Cinnabon recipe. Soft, fluffy rolls filled with a sweet cinnamon mixture and topped with a creamy frosting.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (115 degrees F)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons instant dry yeast (Red Star Platinum Baking Yeast)
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1/3 cup salted butter (melted or very softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/2 cups bread flour (divided)
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup salted butter (almost melted)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for pouring over the risen rolls)
For the Frosting:
- 6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup salted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon maple extract (or vanilla)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm milk and yeast, add eggs, butter, sugar, salt, and flour. Knead until smooth and elastic.
- Make the Filling: Mix butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Spread over rolled out dough.
- Roll and Cut: Roll up the dough, slice, and place in a baking pan. Let rise.
- Bake: Pour cream over rolls and bake until golden brown.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar, and extract. Frost cooled rolls.
Notes
- Use bulk yeast or adjust proofing for packet yeast.
- Try using 1/2 cup butter for softer rolls.
- Substitute heavy cream with various alternatives.
- Adjust pan size for desired roll texture.
- Bread flour yields fluffier rolls; all-purpose flour results in a softer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
