Irresistible Festive Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls for Holiday Mornings
Delight in these Festive Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls, a perfect holiday treat that combines the warm flavors of eggnog and cinnamon.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Rolling Pin
- - Baking dish
- Microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Use high-quality flour for best results.
- 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast Active dry yeast can be substituted.
- 1 cup Eggnog Whole milk can be used as a substitute.
- 2 Eggs Ensure they are at room temperature.
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Use packed brown sugar.
- 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Freshly ground is preferred.
- 1/2 cup Salted Butter Must be softened to room temperature.
For the Filling
- 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Chop into smaller pieces.
For the Glaze
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift to remove lumps.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Don't skip this for depth.
- 1/2 cup White Chocolate Choose high-quality chocolate.
Instructions
How to Make Festive Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, brown sugar, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together eggnog, eggs, softened butter until smooth. Gradually mix wet and dry ingredients together until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Chop white chocolate into smaller pieces and set aside.
- Dust your surface with flour and roll out the risen dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Spread softened butter evenly over the dough, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and sprinkle chopped chocolate. Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 12-15 equal pieces.
- Arrange the sliced rolls in a lined baking dish, leaving a little space between each to allow for expansion. Cover again and let them rise for 20-30 minutes, until puffy.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate gently with eggnog until smooth. Whisk in vanilla extract and sift in powdered sugar, stirring until you achieve a velvety glaze.
- Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly. Drizzle the warm rolls with the eggnog glaze, then serve them warm.
Notes
Optional: Sprinkle with additional cinnamon for an extra festive touch.