Made By Emily
Breakfast

Decadent Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Decadent homemade cinnamon rolls topped with creamy icing.

Recipe Summary

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

Servings: 9

Cuisine: American

Course: Dessert

Calories: 400 per serving

Ingredients

  • 7 tablespoons (100 g) sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (3 g) dry yeast
  • 250 ml lukewarm milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
  • 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt
  • 80 g butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar (for filling)
  • Cinnamon to taste
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) crushed walnuts (optional)
  • 300 g cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) milk
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 7 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of dry yeast, and 250 ml of lukewarm milk. Allow the mixture to sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Once frothy, add 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 500 g of flour, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the bowl. Mix with a spoon until a dough starts to form.
  3. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until it has doubled in size.
  5. Once risen, punch the dough down to release the air and roll it out into a large rectangle on a floured surface, about 1/4 inch thick.
  6. Spread 80 g of softened butter over the rolled-out dough, then sprinkle with 1/2 cup of sugar, cinnamon to taste, and 1/2 cup of crushed walnuts if desired.
  7. Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Use a sharp knife to cut the roll into 9 equal pieces.
  8. Arrange the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let them rise for another 20-30 minutes.
  9. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake the rolls for about 20 minutes, until golden brown.
  10. While the rolls are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing 300 g of cream cheese, 3 tablespoons of milk, and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until smooth.
  11. Allow the cinnamon rolls to cool slightly before spreading the cream cheese frosting over the top.
  12. Serve warm and enjoy every bite!

Recipe Notes

  • For softer rolls, cover them while they bake to keep the top from hardening.
  • If you forget to take your butter out to soften, cut it into small pieces and let it sit at room temperature for a short while; this speeds up the softening process.
  • A kitchen towel can help the dough rise more effectively by keeping it warm and moist.

Nutrition Estimate

Approximately 400 calories, 5 g protein, 60 g carbohydrates, and 18 g fat per cinnamon roll (without frosting).