Nothing beats waking up to the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls. These soft, fluffy rolls are filled with buttery cinnamon sugar and topped with a rich cream cheese icing that melts into every swirl.
Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus rising time)
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Total Time: About 2½–3 hours
Servings: 12 rolls
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the Cinnamon Filling
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Icing
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract