Easy Cinnamon Buns
These Easy Cinnamon Buns are your go-to recipe for fluffy, homemade indulgence without the hassle. Made with a simple dough enriched with warm milk and butter, these buns are layered with a rich cinnamon and brown sugar filling that melts to perfection during baking. The pillowy rolls are baked golden and topped with a creamy vanilla cream cheese glaze that adds the perfect balance of sweetness. Ready in under 2 hours and beginner-friendly, this recipe brings bakery-quality results to your kitchen with minimal effort. Perfect for a cozy breakfast, a special brunch, or a sweet snack, these cinnamon buns are sure to become a family favorite. Keywords: easy cinnamon buns, homemade cinnamon rolls, fluffy cinnamon rolls, cream cheese glaze, beginner-friendly baking recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons Ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons Milk (for glaze)
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the milk until warm (about 110°F/43°C) and stir in the melted butter.
Pour the milk and butter mixture into the flour mixture and add the egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle approximately 12x16 inches.
Spread the softened butter over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the butter.
Starting from the long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces.
Place the rolls into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cinnamon buns for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
While the buns bake, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Once the buns are done, let them cool for 5-10 minutes before drizzling the glaze over the top.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.6 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.5 g | 322% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 499 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 1531 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 543.3 g | 198% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 253.4 g | ||
| Protein | 59.0 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 644 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 1150 mg | 24% | |
*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.
