Screamin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Screamin' Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting! Fluffy, golden dough is swirled with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling and baked to perfection, creating an irresistible combination of gooey sweetness and soft texture. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting that melts into the warm rolls, every bite is a decadent treat. With simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon, this recipe is perfect for weekend brunches, holiday mornings, or anytime you need a sweet pick-me-up. Make these homemade cinnamon rolls once, and they'll quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2.25 tsp Active dry yeast
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.25 cups Unsalted butter
- 2 units Large eggs
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (softened, for filling)
- 4 oz Cream cheese (softened)
- 0.25 cups Unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Milk (for frosting, as needed)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and active dry yeast.
In a small saucepan, heat the whole milk and 1/4 cup unsalted butter over low heat until warm but not hot (110-115°F).
Pour the warm milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
Add the eggs one at a time and mix until smooth.
Gradually add the remaining 2 cups of flour and knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
While the dough rises, prepare the filling by mixing the brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a 16x12-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
Tightly roll the dough from the long edge to form a log, then cut it into 12 equal pieces.
Place the rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, cover, and let them rise again for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
To make the cream cheese frosting, beat together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Add 1-2 tablespoons of milk to reach the desired consistency.
Spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the warm cinnamon rolls.
Serve immediately and enjoy these Screamin Cinnamon Rolls!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
511 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.5 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 87 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 222 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 162 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.
