Easy Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, fluffy, and perfectly sweet—these easy cinnamon rolls are a homemade classic that’s ready in no time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (includes rise time)
- Yield: 9–12 cinnamon rolls
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Dough:
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
½ cup whole milk, warm
¼ cup water, warm
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
For the Filling:
⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
1 ½ tbsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
Add warm milk, warm water, melted butter, and egg. Stir until a soft dough forms.
Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes or until smooth.
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled.
Roll dough into a 14×9-inch rectangle. Spread with softened butter, then sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar mixture.
Roll up tightly from the long edge and slice into 9–12 rolls.
Place rolls in a greased 9×9 or 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
While baking, mix cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to make glaze.
Spread glaze over warm cinnamon rolls and serve.
Notes
These rolls can be made ahead — assemble the night before and refrigerate before final rise.
Swap cream cheese glaze for a simple vanilla icing if preferred.
For extra flavor, add a dash of nutmeg or cardamom to the filling.
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