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Soft Cinnamon Rolls with Creamy Topping


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  • Author: taylor
  • Total Time: 45 minutes

Description

 

These soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls are swirled with sweet cinnamon filling and topped with a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth glaze—perfect for breakfast or dessert!


Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • 3 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 egg

For the filling:

  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp softened butter

For the topping:

  • ½ cup cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add milk, egg, and butter to form a soft dough. Knead and let rise for 1 hour.

  • Roll out dough, spread with butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Roll, slice, and place in a baking dish.

  • Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes.

  • Mix topping ingredients until smooth and spread over warm rolls.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for better texture.

Rolls can be prepped the night before and baked fresh in the morning.

Let them cool slightly before frosting for the perfect melt and texture.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g