Soft Cinnamon Rolls: Your New Favorite Holiday Morning Treat
These cinnamon rolls are fluffy and filled with gooey goodness, making them the ultimate holiday breakfast treat.
Equipment
- - Baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Rolling Pin
- - Sharp knife
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- dental floss
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup Warm Milk (110°F) Activates yeast for proper rise
- 2.25 tsp Active Dry Yeast Leavening agent for fluffy texture
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Packed for filling
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar For dough
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure
- 6 tbsp Salted Butter Melted for dough
- 6 tbsp Salted Butter Softened for filling
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Bean Powder Enhances flavor
- 3 large Eggs Room temperature
For the Filling
- 1/4 cup Sugar For filling
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon Freshly ground preferred
For the Frosting
- 4 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted
- 1/3 cup Caramel Sauce Ghirardelli preferred
- Flaky Sea Salt Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine warm milk, yeast, and brown sugar in a bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix in melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Gradually add flour and knead until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Prepare filling by mixing brown sugar, sugar, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Roll risen dough into a 12x18-inch rectangle, spread butter, sprinkle filling, and roll tightly.
- Cut log into 12-15 pieces and place in a greased baking dish. Let rise for 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Make frosting by whisking melted butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, caramel, and salt until smooth.
- Frost warm rolls immediately.
Notes
Store in an airtight container. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.