Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe for Cozy Fall Baking
These Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls with Creamy Glaze are soft, sweet spirals of cinnamon-sugar goodness topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (includes rising)
- Yield: 9 rolls
Ingredients
Dough:
1 cup whole milk, warmed
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
Filling:
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
1/3 cup melted butter
Glaze:
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
(Optional) 2 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
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Warm milk and sprinkle in yeast. Let foam.
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Add sugar, eggs, and melted butter. Stir well.
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Add flour and salt. Knead until smooth.
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Let rise 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
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Mix filling ingredients. Roll dough into a rectangle.
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Spread filling, roll up, and cut into 9 rolls.
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Place in greased pan and let rise again 30–45 mins.
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Bake at 350°F for 22–25 minutes.
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Make glaze and pour over warm rolls. Serve immediately.
Notes
Chill dough overnight after shaping for next-day baking. Don’t overbake to keep them soft. Glaze while warm for gooey texture.