The Best Cinnamon Rolls: Decadently Soft and Easy to Make
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The Best Cinnamon Rolls are decadently soft and easy to make, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add sugar, butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture.
- Gradually mix in the flour until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough, spread softened butter, sprinkle cinnamon, and sugar.
- Roll the dough tightly and slice into rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased pan and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Mix powdered sugar and cream cheese to make frosting and spread over warm rolls.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- These rolls can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before the final rise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg