Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Additional Time: 1 hr | Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins | Yield: 12 Servings
These Cinnamon Rolls are very luscious! Make sure to add this recipe to your list of treats to serve for Christmas. Feel free to add more ingredients if you want. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
Cinnamon Dough Ingredients
1 (1/4 oz) package active dry yeast
1 c warm milk
½ c granulated sugar
⅓ c softened butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 Eggs
4 c flour
Cinnamon Rolls Filling Ingredients:
1 c packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cinnamon
⅓ c butter softened
Cinnamon Icing Ingredients:
6 tablespoons butter
1½ c powdered sugar
¼ c cream cheese
½ teaspoon vanilla
⅛ Teaspoon salt
Directions:
To Make the Cinnamon Rolls:
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl with warm milk, add the yeast and allow it to dissolve.
Step 2: In another mixing bowl, add the butter, eggs, sugar, flour, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
Step 3: Transfer the dissolved yeast into the butter mixture and stir until well combined.
Step 4: Apply cooking spray in a mixing bowl.
Step 5: Transfer the mixture into the prepared bowl and cover it. Let the bowl sit in a warm area, and then allow it to rise for about 1 hour.
Step 6: Sprinkle flour on a flat surface and roll the dough on it. Make sure to make the dough into 16-inches long by 12-inches.
To Make the Copycat Cinnamon Filling:
Step 1: In a mixing bowl, add the butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Whisk until well combined.
Step 2: Spread the filling on top of the surface of the prepared dough.
To Make The Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls:
Step 1: Roll the prepared dough down to the bottom side and cut it into 1 ½-inch slice.
Step 2: Repeat this process to the rest of the dough.
Step 3: Arrange the rolls into a greased 13c9-inch pan, and then cover the pan with a wet towel.
Step 4: Allow the dough to rise for 30 minutes more.
Step 5: Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.
Step 6: Place the pan inside the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the colour turns golden brown.
Step 7: Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy!