Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 heaping tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
  • 3/4 cup cold whole milk
  • 1 heaping cup powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instruction

  • Preheat your oven to 375°.
  • In a small sauce pan melt 6 tablespoons of butter. Measure a tablespoon into a 9-inch deep-sided pie dish and brush the bottom and sides generously.
  • Pour the remaining butter into a small bowl with both sugars, cinnamon and salt. Stir until combined and set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and drop in the 6 tablespoons of cold butter. Use a pastry blender to cut the butter into the flour mixture. Once it resembles small peas, pour in the milk. Use a rubber spatula to combine. Use hand to gently need any loose flour/butter pieces into dough. DO NOT OVER WORK.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to a 10 x 6 rectangle. Pour the filling mixture onto the dough and use an offset spatula to spread the filling to the edges of the dough.
  • Starting at one side, roll the dough tightly, going back and forth until the dough is in a log shape. Place the roll onto a parchment lined small sheet pan and place in the freezer for 10 minutes. This will make slicing the cinnamon rolls easier.
  • Once the 10 minutes are up, remove the roll from the freezer and cut in half. Then cut the halves in half so you have 4 pieces. Cut each piece into thirds, so you will end up with 12 slices.
  • Place in prepared pan and bake on the middle rack of your oven for 28 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking.
  • While the rolls are in the oven baking, start making the icing by combining the sifted powdered sugar, heavy cream and vanilla extract.
  • Once the cinnamon rolls are golden, remove and instantly pour the icing over top. Use an offset spatula to carefully spread the icing evenly.
  • Serve immediately.