Description
Delicious Easter cinnamon rolls that are soft and fluffy, filled with cinnamon and sugar, topped with a cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Mix in melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Add flour and knead until a dough forms.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
- Spread melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon on the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into slices.
- Place slices in a greased baking dish and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk for frosting.
- Spread frosting on warm rolls and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Easter cinnamon rolls, sweet rolls, dessert, breakfast