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Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Rolls in One Hour - Soft, Gooey, Homemade Bliss

This easy one hour cinnamon rolls recipe creates soft, gooey, and homemade treats that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2.25 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Must be fresh
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Monk fruit can substitute
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Softened, not melted
  • 1 cups Milk Whole or 2%, warmed to 100-110°F
  • 1 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended
  • 3-4 cups All-Purpose Flour Avoid high-gluten flour
Filling Ingredients
  • 0.25 cups Light Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Cinnamon High-quality recommended
Icing Ingredients
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cups Powdered Sugar Regular sugar can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking pan
  • Rolling Pin
  • Oven

Method
 

Main Steps
  1. Prepare the Dough: Combine melted butter with warm milk, sprinkle yeast, and let sit for 5 minutes. Add egg, salt, and vanilla, then mix in flour to form a soft dough.
  2. Let the Dough Rise: Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let proof in a warm oven for 10 minutes.
  3. Prepare Filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Roll and Cut Dough: Roll dough into a rectangle, spread filling, roll tightly, and cut into 12 pieces.
  5. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F, place rolls in a greased pan, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Cool and Ice: Let cool for 10 minutes, then mix icing ingredients and drizzle over rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fresh yeast is crucial for the best results. Adjust filling to taste and allow for cooling time before icing.

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