Get ready to indulge in a warm batch of Easy Cinnamon Rolls, a perfect treat for any breakfast or brunch gathering! These delightful rolls require only one rise, making them surprisingly quick and simple to prepare. With a luscious cream cheese frosting on top, they are sure to become your family’s new favorite. Let’s dive right into how to make them!
Easy Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
These cinnamon rolls are fluffy and warm, bursting with flavor and drizzled in a creamy frosting that elevates them to the next level of deliciousness.
### Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3 1/4 - 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it’s frothy.
- Add granulated sugar, melted butter, salt, and egg to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined.
- Gradually add 3 1/4 cups of flour to the mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour, a tablespoon at a time.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Grease a large bowl and place the dough inside, covering it with a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread softened butter over the surface of the dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Starting from one edge, carefully roll the dough up into a log. Cut into 12 equal pieces and place in the prepared baking dish.
- Cover the dish and let the rolls rise again for about 20 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- While the rolls are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by combining the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Once the rolls are out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes before spreading the cream cheese frosting generously on top.
And there you have it! A delicious batch of Easy Cinnamon Rolls that will warm your heart and satisfy your sweet tooth. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea for the perfect start to your day!
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