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Soft and Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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These Soft and Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls are a perfect breakfast treat or dessert, featuring tender dough enriched with melted butter and eggs, filled with a spiced cinnamon-sugar mixture, and topped with a luscious vanilla glaze. With a comforting, pillowy texture and sweet, warm flavors, these cinnamon rolls are great for making ahead or enjoying fresh from the oven.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 45°C)
  • 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 3¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

Filling

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Glaze

  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons cream cheese or unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Prepare Dough: Add the melted butter and eggs to the yeast mixture and mix well. Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour and salt until the dough begins to come together and forms a soft consistency.
  3. Knead Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead by hand for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic, or use a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook to knead for 5 minutes.
  4. First Rise: Place the kneaded dough into a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 1 to 1½ hours.
  5. Roll and Butter Dough: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 14×18-inch rectangle. Spread the softened butter evenly over the rolled dough, ensuring full coverage.
  6. Add Filling: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and optional nutmeg. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered dough rectangle.
  7. Form Rolls: Starting from one long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log shape. Slice the log into 12 equal rolls and arrange them in a parchment-lined 9×13-inch baking pan.
  8. Second Rise: Cover the pan with a towel or plastic wrap and let the rolls rise until puffy, about 30–45 minutes.
  9. Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 22–28 minutes until they are golden brown on top and cooked through.
  10. Prepare and Apply Glaze: While the rolls are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk or cream, vanilla extract, and optional cream cheese or butter until smooth. Spread the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls just after they come out of the oven and serve.

Notes

  • Rolls can be assembled the night before and refrigerated overnight; bake fresh in the morning for convenience.
  • For extra flavor in the glaze, add a teaspoon of orange zest or a few drops of maple extract.
  • Store any leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container; reheat briefly in the microwave or oven before serving for best texture.

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