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Perfect Classic Cinnamon Rolls
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Perfect Classic Cinnamon Rolls

2 h 30 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
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Ingredients

12 people
  • all-purpose flourGrains500 g
  • instant yeastPantry7 g
  • warm milk (lukewarm)Dairy240 ml
  • butter (melted)Dairy113 g
  • granulated sugarPantry100 g
  • eggs (room temperature)Dairy2 pieces
  • saltSpices6 g
  • brown sugarPantry200 g
  • ground cinnamonSpices15 g
  • butter (softened, for the filling)Dairy113 g
  • cream cheese (softened)Dairy113 g
  • butter (softened, for the frosting)Dairy57 g
  • powdered sugar (sifted)Pantry120 g
  • vanilla extractPantry5 ml

per serving

Nutrition

521kcal

Carbs
69 g
Proteins
6 g
Fat
24 g

step by step

Method

  1. Make the dough

    • Add the flour, yeast, granulated sugar and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer.
    • Add the warm milk, melted butter and eggs.
    • Knead with the dough hook until the dough is slightly sticky and tacky but pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
    Step 1
  2. Let the dough rise

    • Cover the bowl and place it in a warm environment.
    • Let the dough rise until roughly doubled in size.
    Step 2
  3. Make the brown sugar cinnamon filling

    • Mix the brown sugar, ground cinnamon and softened butter together into a thick paste.
    • For extra gooey rolls, double the filling.
    Step 3
  4. Roll out, fill and shape the rolls

    • Roll the risen dough out into a large rectangle.
    • Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
    • Optionally spread about a quarter of the doubled filling on the bottom of the baking pan.
    • Roll the dough up tightly into a log and slice into 12 rolls.
    • Place the rolls in the prepared pan.
    Step 4
  5. Bake the cinnamon rolls

    • Let the shaped rolls rise once more until puffy.
    • Bake until golden at the edges and caramelized in the middle.
    Step 5
  6. Make the cream cheese frosting

    • Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
    • Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until creamy.
    • Spread the frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls so it melts into every swirl.
    Step 6