Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup whole milk (105 degrees F)
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp yeast
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature )
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter (melted )
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter (softened )
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened )
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened )
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instruction

  • In the bowl of a standing mixer, combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Once the yeast foams up, stir in the remaining granulated sugar, eggs, salt, 8 tbsp melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  • Add half of the flour to the yeast mixture and combine until well incorporated.
  • Add the remaining flour slowly and mix with a dough hook for 4-5 minutes or until the dough is smooth and slightly sticky.
  • Lightly flour your working surface and roll out the dough a knead it for 1 minute with your hands.
  • Form the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl then cover it and place it in a warm place for 2 hours or until the dough doubles in size.
  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter, set aside.
  • When the dough has doubled in size, roll it onto a lightly floured surface. Using a rolling pin, flatten the dough into a 17x10 rectangle. Spread the cinnamon mixture over the dough within 1/2 inch of the edges.
  • Beginning at the 17-inch side, tightly roll the dough into a log.
  • Using unflavored dental floss, cut 12 rolls and place them on a buttered 9x9 baking dish. Cover the rolls and place them in a warm place. Let them rise for 45 minutes or until the rolls double in size.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Once the rolls double in size, brush them with melted butter and place them in the oven. Bake them for 22 minutes.
  • While the rolls bake, prepare the cream cheese frosting by combining the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and softened butter until nice and smooth.
  • Spread the cream cheese frosting all over the cinnamon rolls while they're still warm and enjoy!