Cinnamon Rolls Big N Soft
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast treat with these "Cinnamon Rolls Big N Soft," a recipe crafted for fluffy perfection and irresistible sweetness. These homemade cinnamon rolls feature a pillowy dough enriched with whole milk and eggs, generously swirled with a buttery cinnamon-sugar filling, and crowned with a rich cream cheese frosting. From the optional heavy cream soak for extra softness to the perfectly balanced sweetness of brown sugar and cinnamon, every element of this recipe delivers on flavor and texture. With a quick rise time and simple step-by-step instructions, these oversized rolls are ideal for weekend baking or special brunch gatherings. Serve them warm out of the oven for a gooey, melt-in-your-mouth experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2.5 tablespoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons Salted butter
Instructions
In a small saucepan, heat the milk until warm but not boiling (about 100–110°F). Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 6 tablespoons unsalted butter until melted.
Transfer the milk mixture to a large bowl and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Whisk in the eggs and 1 teaspoon of salt. Gradually mix in the flour, one cup at a time, until a sticky dough forms.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5 minutes.
Lightly grease a large bowl, place the dough inside, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rest in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
In the meantime, prepare the filling by mixing the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a 12x18-inch rectangle.
Spread 6 tablespoons of softened salted butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Starting from the long end, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them cut side up in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cover the rolls with plastic wrap and let rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Pour the heavy cream evenly over the tops of the rolls (optional for extra softness).
Bake the rolls for 25–28 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
While the rolls bake, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons of softened butter until smooth.
Once the rolls are out of the oven, let them cool for 10 minutes before spreading the cream cheese frosting over the top.
Serve warm and enjoy your Big N Soft Cinnamon Rolls!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5310 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 218.2 g | 280% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.5 g | 638% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 759 mg | 253% | |
| Sodium | 3515 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 775.6 g | 282% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 384.7 g | ||
| Protein | 75.4 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 863 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 26.5 mg | 147% | |
| Potassium | 1571 mg | 33% | |
*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.
