These homemade cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, buttery, and filled with a delicious mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon. Each roll is baked until golden brown and topped with a rich, creamy cream cheese glaze that melts beautifully over the warm dough.
If you love bakery-style cinnamon rolls, this easy recipe will become one of your favorites! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, holidays, or a cozy afternoon treat, these sweet rolls will fill your kitchen with the wonderful aroma of cinnamon and freshly baked bread.
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Rising Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Baking Time: 20–25 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cinnamon rolls
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (7 g) instant yeast
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60 g) butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Cinnamon Filling
- 1/2 cup (115 g) butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter, softened
- 1 cup (120 g) icing sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions
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