You will love this homemade cinnamon roll recipe! Combining the sweet, cinnamon-infused filling with the soft and pillowy texture of the rolled dough, topped with a creamy cheese frosting, creates a delightful treat. The warm, comforting aroma that fills your kitchen while baking is an added bonus.

Many people find the combination of sweet and spicy cinnamon, along with the richness of the cream cheese frosting, incredibly satisfying. Give the recipe a try, and I hope you enjoy these delicious homemade cinnamon rolls!

  • Preparation Time: 2 hours
  • Baking Time: 25-30 min
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 min
  • Servings: about 12 cinnamon rolls

How to make Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

  • 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F or 43°C)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)

For the Filling:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

For the Dough:

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture, sugar, melted butter, salt, and eggs. Mix well.
  3. Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until it has doubled in size.

For the Filling:

  1. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle.
  2. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the buttered dough.
  4. Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Slice the log into 12 even pieces.
  5. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving a little space between each.
  6. Cover the dish with a kitchen towel and let the rolls rise for another 30-45 minutes.

Baking:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Bake the cinnamon rolls for 25-30 minutes or until they are golden brown.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  2. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls.
  3. Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy your homemade cinnamon rolls, fresh from the oven!