There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls filling the kitchen. These homemade cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, buttery, and packed with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling. Once they come out of the oven, they’re covered with a creamy glaze that melts beautifully over the warm rolls.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3½–4 cups all-purpose flour
For the Cinnamon Filling
- ½ cup softened butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
For the Creamy Icing
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Step-by-Step Instructions
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