Mall Style Cinnamon Rolls
Indulge in the ooey-gooey decadence of these Mall Style Cinnamon Rolls, a sweet treat that brings the allure of your favorite shopping mall bakery to your own kitchen. With a soft, fluffy dough enriched with whole milk and eggs, these rolls are swirled with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with a lusciously creamy cream cheese frosting that melts into every bite. Perfectly golden and irresistibly soft, they’re crafted with simple ingredients like butter, brown sugar, and vanilla for that classic homemade charm. Whether you're savoring them fresh out of the oven or reheating for a cozy breakfast, these rolls are the ultimate comfort food for cinnamon lovers. Quick to prepare with just 30 minutes of hands-on time, this recipe is your go-to for holiday mornings or indulgent weekend baking. Make these frosted beauties and recreate the mall magic at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 2.25 tsp Active dry yeast
- 5 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 pcs Large eggs
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2.5 tbsp Ground cinnamon
- 5 tbsp Unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 4 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp Unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Whole milk (for frosting)
Instructions
Warm the milk in a small saucepan or microwave until lukewarm (about 110°F). Transfer to a large mixing bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar and the yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
Melt 5 tablespoons of butter and let it cool slightly. Add the melted butter, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Stir well.
Gradually add the remaining 2 cups of flour and knead the dough on a floured surface (or with a dough hook in a stand mixer) for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough is sticky, add a little more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap. Allow it to rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
While the dough rises, prepare the filling by combining 1 cup of brown sugar and 2.5 tablespoons of ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle (approximately 16x12 inches). Spread 5 tablespoons of softened butter evenly over the surface.
Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough. Starting from a long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log and pinch the seam to seal.
Cut the log into 12 equal pieces. Place the rolls into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, cut side up, spacing them slightly apart. Cover with a clean towel and let them rise again for 30-45 minutes, until puffy.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 22-25 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Do not overbake as they should be soft.
To prepare the frosting, mix the 4 oz of softened cream cheese, 3 tablespoons of softened butter, 2 cups of powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of milk in a bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Spread the frosting generously over the warm cinnamon rolls. Serve warm and enjoy the mall-style goodness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5403 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 216.6 g | 278% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.7 g | 634% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 935 mg | 312% | |
| Sodium | 3051 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 800.7 g | 291% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 407.2 g | ||
| Protein | 82.7 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 929 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 27.8 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 1645 mg | 35% | |
*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.
