Description
Fluffy Christmas Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting that are perfect for holiday brunch.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup salted or unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the milk until it’s warm but not hot. Stir in a little sugar, then sprinkle in the yeast. Let it sit until foamy, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Mix in melted butter, eggs, and salt. Gradually add flour and knead until smooth and soft.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Make the filling by mixing softened butter with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread the filling, and roll it into a log.
- Slice the roll into pieces and arrange them in a buttered baking dish. Let them rise again until puffy.
- Bake until golden on top, about 25-30 minutes. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
- Frost while warm with the cream cheese frosting.
Notes
These rolls can be made overnight to save time on Christmas morning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg