Christmas Morning Rolls
Wake up to the irresistible aroma of freshly baked Christmas Morning Rolls, the perfect centerpiece for your holiday breakfast. These soft, pillowy cinnamon rolls combine a buttery, homemade dough with a rich brown sugar and cinnamon filling, all crowned with a luscious cream cheese glaze. The recipe is designed to fill your kitchen with festive warmth, with step-by-step instructions that guide you through kneading, shaping, and baking to golden perfection. Best of all, these rolls can be prepared in advance, making your Christmas morning stress-free and delicious. Pair them with a steaming cup of coffee or hot cocoa for a cozy holiday treat that’s sure to become an annual tradition. Keywords: Christmas cinnamon rolls, cream cheese glaze, holiday breakfast, homemade cinnamon rolls, festive baking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 cups Whole milk
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Ground cinnamon
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted (for brushing)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
Warm the milk slightly (to about 110°F) and mix it with the softened butter and eggs. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a sticky dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic. Alternatively, you can use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5-6 minutes.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1.5-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
While the dough rises, prepare the filling by mixing the brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
Once doubled, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle, approximately 12x18 inches.
Brush the melted butter over the surface of the dough, then sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly over it.
Tightly roll the dough into a log, starting from the long edge. Cut into 12 equal slices and arrange them in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let the rolls rise for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until they double in size.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
While the rolls bake, make the cream cheese glaze. Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt together until smooth. Add a splash of milk if the glaze is too thick.
Once the rolls are out of the oven, let them cool for 10 minutes before spreading the cream cheese glaze over the top.
Serve warm and enjoy the Christmas morning tradition with your family!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
434 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.9 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 239 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.3 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 152 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
