Description
These Homemade Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls are irresistibly soft, filled with a rich cinnamon-sugar swirl, and topped with creamy, melt-in-your-mouth cream cheese glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this easy cinnamon roll recipe is your new go-to for comfort baking!
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Active dry yeast
- Warm milk
- Granulated sugar
- Salt
- Eggs
- Unsalted butter
- Brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing it with warm milk and a pinch of sugar. Let it foam.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and softened butter. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle. Spread with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-brown sugar mixture.
- Roll up tightly and cut into 12 even slices. Place in a greased baking dish.
- Let the rolls rise again until puffy, about 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare glaze: beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle warm rolls with glaze and enjoy!
Notes
- Add chopped nuts, raisins, or apples to the filling for variation.
- For a simpler topping, use vanilla icing instead of cream cheese glaze.
- Store in an airtight container at room temp (2 days) or fridge (5 days).
- To reheat: microwave 15–20 sec or oven at 300°F for 10 min covered.
- Make-ahead tip: Prepare rolls and refrigerate overnight before baking.
