Here’s a soft, fluffy, bakery-style Cinnamon Rolls recipe with a rich cream cheese frosting — perfect for weekends or special mornings.
🍥 Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 12 rolls)
Dough
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1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
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2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 large egg + 1 egg yolk (room temp)
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3 cups all-purpose flour (plus more as needed)
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¾ tsp salt
Cinnamon Filling
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup brown sugar, packed
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1 tbsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp vanilla (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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1–2 tbsp milk (for desired consistency)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Activate Yeast
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In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp of the sugar.
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Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2️⃣ Make the Dough
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Add remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, egg yolk, and salt.
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Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
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Knead 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Dough should be soft and slightly tacky, not sticky.
3️⃣ First Rise
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Place dough in a greased bowl.
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Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1–1½ hours, until doubled in size.
4️⃣ Roll & Fill
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Roll dough into a 14×9-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
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Spread softened butter evenly over dough.
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Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly.
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Roll tightly from the long side into a log.
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Cut into 12 equal rolls.
5️⃣ Second Rise
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Place rolls in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
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Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
6️⃣ Bake
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Bake 20–25 minutes, until lightly golden.
7️⃣ Frost
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Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
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Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk.
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Spread over warm (not hot) rolls.
✨ Tips for Perfect Cinnamon Rolls
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Don’t overbake — slightly underbaked keeps them soft.
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Pour ¼ cup warm heavy cream over rolls before baking for ultra-gooey centers.
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For overnight rolls: refrigerate after shaping, then let sit 45–60 minutes before baking.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
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⚡ 1-hour quick cinnamon rolls
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🥮 Old-fashioned Southern-style rolls
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🍎 Apple cinnamon rolls
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🍞 Sourdough cinnamon rolls
Just tell me which one you’d like!