This Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe delivers soft, fluffy rolls swirled with warm cinnamon sugar and topped with a rich, tangy cream cheese glaze. Perfect for cozy mornings, holidays, or whenever you’re craving a sweet, bakery-style treat at home.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
Dough
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
- ¾ cup warm milk 110°F / 43°C
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp salt
Cinnamon Filling
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 –2 tbsp milk to adjust texture
Instructions
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Activate the Yeast
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Stir warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl.
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Let rest 5–10 minutes until foamy.
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Make the Dough
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Add melted butter, egg, salt, and flour.
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Mix until dough forms, then knead 8–10 minutes until smooth.
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Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
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Prepare the Filling
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Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
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Set softened butter aside.
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Roll & Fill
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Roll dough into a 14×9 inch rectangle.
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Spread butter evenly over the surface.
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Sprinkle cinnamon sugar across the dough.
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Shape the Rolls
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Roll dough tightly into a log.
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Slice into 10–12 even rolls.
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Place in a greased baking dish with slight spacing.
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Second Rise
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Cover and let rise 30–40 minutes until puffy.
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Bake
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
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Make the Frosting
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Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
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Mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until creamy.
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Frost & Serve
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Spread frosting over warm rolls.
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Serve soft and gooey.