Description
When the aroma of freshly baked Easy Cinnamon Rolls fills your kitchen, it’s a surefire way to bring smiles all around. These fluffy rolls, topped with creamy icing, are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful treat any day of the week. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create bakery-level cinnamon rolls right at home that evoke warm memories of cozy mornings spent with family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed (110°F)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Proof the yeast by combining warm milk and sugar in a bowl; add yeast and let stand until frothy (5-10 minutes).
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt; create a well in the center and add eggs and melted butter. Slowly pour in the yeast mixture, stirring until combined.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let rise in a greased bowl covered for about 1 hour.
- Prepare filling by mixing brown sugar and cinnamon together.
- Roll out risen dough into a rectangle (about ¼ inch thick), spread softened butter over it, then sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Roll tightly into a log shape and cut into equal pieces (about 1½ inches thick). Place in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For icing, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (75g)
- Calories: 234
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 34mg