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Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls with Creamy Glaze

Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls with Creamy Glaze for Cozy Mornings

These Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls with Creamy Glaze offer a delightful blend of cinnamon and brown sugar in tender dough, perfect for cozy mornings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 28 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup warm milk 110°F or 43°C
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast can substitute with instant yeast
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 large eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted) or coconut oil
  • 3 ½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour whole wheat flour can be used
  • 1 teaspoon salt or sea salt
For the Filling
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened) can substitute with margarine
  • ½ cup brown sugar or white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon or cardamom for variation
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar or powdered erythritol
  • 2–4 tablespoons milk or cream or non-dairy milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
  • optional cream cheese or unsalted butter omit for a lighter glaze

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking pan
  • Rolling Pin
  • Oven
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Activate Yeast: In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and granulated sugar. Sprinkle in active dry yeast, stirring gently. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Make Dough: Once yeast is activated, add melted butter and eggs to the bowl. Stir in flour and salt gradually until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead Dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface. Knead for about 8 minutes until smooth or use a stand mixer for about 5 minutes.
  4. First Rise: Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise for 1 to 1½ hours.
  5. Prepare Filling: Roll the dough out into a rectangle. Spread softened butter, then mix brown sugar and cinnamon to sprinkle over the butter.
  6. Shape Rolls: Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 pieces. Arrange in a baking pan, cover, and let rise for 30-45 minutes.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 22-28 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over warm rolls after baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal rising, find a warm, draft-free area. Adjust the glaze thickness with milk to your preference.

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