Eat Your Heart Out Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls
Indulge your sweet tooth with these "Eat Your Heart Out Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls," a show-stopping recipe that rivals your favorite mall treat! These homemade cinnamon rolls boast a pillowy-soft dough infused with buttery richness, a gooey brown sugar and cinnamon swirl, and a lusciously creamy cream cheese frosting that melts into the warm rolls. With straightforward steps, from kneading the dough to crafting the perfect cinnamon-sugar filling, you’ll feel like a professional baker in your own kitchen. Perfect for special occasions or weekend brunch, these cinnamon rolls are guaranteed to bring comfort and joy to every bite. Say goodbye to store-bought and experience the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls right from your oven!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.333 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 0.25 cup Warm water
- 1 large Egg
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Packed brown sugar
- 2.5 tablespoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.333 cup Softened unsalted butter
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Milk
Instructions
Warm the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it’s barely steaming. Remove from heat, stir in 1/3 cup unsalted butter, and let it cool until it's lukewarm.
In a small bowl, combine warm water, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk mixture, yeast mixture, egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 cups of the flour. Mix until smooth. Gradually add the rest of the flour to form a soft dough.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until it's smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
For the filling, combine 1 cup packed brown sugar and 2.5 tablespoons ground cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside.
Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a 12x18-inch rectangle. Spread 1/3 cup softened butter evenly over the dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly on top, leaving a 1-inch border along one long edge.
Starting with the long edge that has the filling, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal. Cut into 12 even slices and arrange them in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cover the dish and let the rolls rise again for 30-40 minutes until doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 25 minutes or until they are slightly golden on top.
While the rolls bake, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, whip 4 ounces cream cheese, 1/3 cup softened butter, 1.5 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth.
Once the rolls are out of the oven, let them cool for about 10 minutes. Spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the warm rolls before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4931 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 157.6 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.6 g | 453% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 624 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 3024 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 816.2 g | 297% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 424.8 g | ||
| Protein | 76.5 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.6 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 959 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 27.0 mg | 150% | |
| Potassium | 1722 mg | 37% | |
*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.
