Cinnamon rolls recipe with cream cheese frosting
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This recipe makes 12 cinnamon rolls for a weekend breakfast or brunch. It requires two dough rises and is not an overnight version.
Ingredients
Whole milk
1 cup
Active dry yeast
2 1/4 tsp
Granulated sugar
1/2 cup
Eggs
2
Unsalted butter
10 tbsp
All-purpose flour
4 1/2 cups
Fine salt
1 tsp
Light brown sugar
1 cup
Ground cinnamon
2 tbsp
Cream cheese
8 oz
Powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups
Vanilla extract
1 tsp
How to make it
- Bloom yeast in warm milk with a little sugar. 2. Mix with eggs, butter, flour, salt, and remaining sugar; knead and let rise until doubled. 3. Roll dough into a rectangle and spread with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. 4. Roll up, cut into 12 pieces, and let rise in a baking pan. 5. Bake at 350°F until golden. 6. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla, then spread over warm rolls.
Who this list is for
This cinnamon rolls recipe is for home bakers planning a weekend breakfast or brunch for a group of 12. If you want fresh, soft rolls with classic cream cheese frosting and have time for two dough rises, this list is for you. It's not for overnight prep or shortcut versions—just a straightforward, rewarding bake.
How to use this list
Start by checking your kitchen for the basics: whole milk, active dry yeast, granulated sugar, eggs, and unsalted butter. Gather your all-purpose flour and fine salt for the dough. For the filling, you'll need light brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Have cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract ready for the frosting. Lay out your ingredients before you start, and cross off what you already have. Follow the recipe steps: mix and knead the dough, let it rise, shape and fill, rise again, then bake and frost.
Common mistakes
Rushing the dough rises is a common error. Give the dough time to double in size each time, or your rolls will be dense. Avoid using cold butter or eggs—they should be at room temperature. Don’t substitute baking powder for yeast; this recipe needs active dry yeast for the right texture. Skipping the second rise leads to flat rolls, so plan your time accordingly.
What is on this list
You’ll need whole milk, active dry yeast, granulated sugar, eggs, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, fine salt, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Review your pantry and fridge, and cross off what you already own. Double-check for enough flour and sugar, as these get used in both dough and filling.
When you are done
Let the cinnamon rolls cool slightly before spreading the cream cheese frosting. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, or refrigerate if your kitchen is warm. Clean your baking pans and surfaces soon after to avoid sticky cleanup later. Enjoy the rolls fresh for the best taste and texture.
FAQ
Who is "Cinnamon rolls recipe with cream cheese frosting" for?
This cinnamon rolls recipe is for home bakers planning a weekend breakfast or brunch for a group of 12. If you want fresh, soft rolls with classic cream cheese frosting and have time for two dough rises, this list is for you. It's not for overnight prep or shortcut versions—just a straightforward, rewarding bake.
How should I use "Cinnamon rolls recipe with cream cheese frosting"?
Start by checking your kitchen for the basics: whole milk, active dry yeast, granulated sugar, eggs, and unsalted butter. Gather your all-purpose flour and fine salt for the dough. For the filling, you'll need light brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Have cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract ready for the frosting. Lay out your ingredients before…
What should I skip or avoid with "Cinnamon rolls recipe with cream cheese frosting"?
Rushing the dough rises is a common error. Give the dough time to double in size each time, or your rolls will be dense. Avoid using cold butter or eggs—they should be at room temperature. Don’t substitute baking powder for yeast; this recipe needs active dry yeast for the right texture. Skipping the second rise leads to flat rolls, so plan your time accord…
What is on the "Cinnamon rolls recipe with cream cheese frosting" list?
You’ll need whole milk, active dry yeast, granulated sugar, eggs, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, fine salt, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Review your pantry and fridge, and cross off what you already own. Double-check for enough flour and sugar, as these get used in both dough and filling.
What should I do when I am done?
Let the cinnamon rolls cool slightly before spreading the cream cheese frosting. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, or refrigerate if your kitchen is warm. Clean your baking pans and surfaces soon after to avoid sticky cleanup later. Enjoy the rolls fresh for the best taste and texture.
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