Description
Deliciously soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls topped with a creamy icing, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (warm)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle. Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly on top.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the icing over warm cinnamon rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: breakfast, dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For best results, ensure the milk is warm but not hot when activating the yeast.