Cinnamon Roll Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This Cinnamon Roll Recipe is perfect for the holidays or whenever there's a craving! They're fluffy, sweet, and easy to make!

Prep Time25

Cook Time20

Rising time2

Total Time2 45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cinnamon roll recipe, cinnamon rolls

Servings: servings

Calories: 648kcal

Author: Courtney

Ingredients

1 cup milk warmed to 110 degrees F - we use Oatly full fat for dairy free
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs room temperature
1/3 cup butter melted - we use Country Crock Plant Butter for dairy free
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour

Cinnamon Roll Filling

1 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/3 cup butter softened

Cream Cheese Frosting

4 oz cream cheese 1/2 cup softened, we use Violife (in the cardboard) or Trader Joe's brand for dairy free
1/2 cup butter softened- we use Country Crock Plant Butter for dairy free
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Place the warm milk into your stand mixer bowl or a large bowl and sprinkle in the yeast with the sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.
1 cup milk, 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1/3 cup granulated sugar
Once the yeast is foamy (bloomed) you can add in the eggs and melted butter and mix until combined. Then add in the flour mixed with salt one cup at a time, we use our Danish whisk to mix by hand until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and the dough is smooth. If the dough is sticky add 1 tablespoon more flour at a time. Knead the dough for about 5-6 minutes once it comes together.
2 large eggs, 1/3 cup butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 4 cups all-purpose flour
Once you're done kneading the dough add the dough to an oiled bowl and toss the dough in the oil. Cover with a damp cloth in a warm area in the kitchen and let it rise for 1 hour so it can double in size.
When it's been about 45 minutes prepare the cinnamon roll filling by combining the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
1 cup light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
When the dough has risen to double in size you can release the air by pushing your fist into the dough.
Trasnfer the dough to a floured surface and roll it out into a large rectangle about 14-16 inches long. Spread the softened butter onto the dough and then sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
1/3 cup butter
Next tightly roll up the dough starting on one end and then move your hands down to the other hand so you can roll it tightly and evenly.
Cut the cinnamon roll log into 9 rolls using unflavored dental floss or a sharp knife.
Place the slice cinnamon rolls into a greased 9x13 baking pan and cover with a damp cloth and let the dough rise for another hour.
When it's 45 minutes into the hour you can preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Remove the cloth from the rolls and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are browning nicely.
Let the cinnamon rolls cool before frosting.
While the cinnamon rolls are cooling combine the cream cheese frosting ingredients in a bowl and beat until fully combined.
4 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Once the cinnamon rolls are cooled spread the cream cheese frosting onto the rolls.

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