Sure, there are several steps to making these scrumptious cinnamon rolls, but none of the steps are complicated. The whole process just takes a little time. The frosting on the cake, or, in this case, the roll, is the best part or is the cinnamon and sugar filling the best part? I think it's a toss-up.
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Icing
My grandmother made the best cinnamon rolls I ever ate. As with many good cooks, when you asked for the recipe, she would say, "Well, you add a pinch of this and a dab of that, etc." Yeah, I know exactly what the measurements are, lol.
I found this recipe to be as close to hers as I could get. These rolls are soft and gooey, especially when they first come out of the oven and get that spread of cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon instant yeast
- ½ cup milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
For the Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
For the Icing or Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
8 oz Philadelphia cheese
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Mix the milk, yeast, and sugar in a small saucepan and heat it until warm but not boiling. Remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Mix well. Add an egg and pour in the warm milk and water mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 5 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Allow it to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. Mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl until well combined.
- Punch it down once the dough has risen to release any air bubbles. Roll it out into a rectangle shape, about ¼ inch thick.
- Spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Starting from one of the longer sides, tightly roll the dough into a log shape. Pinch the seam to seal.
- Cut the log into 9 or 12 equal-sized pieces using a sharp knife.
- Place the cinnamon rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving a little space between each roll. Cover with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the cinnamon rolls for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the cinnamon rolls are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, soft cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the cinnamon rolls are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls.
- Serve and enjoy!
The cinnamon rolls are now ready to be served. Enjoy these warm, gooey cinnamon rolls with a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful treat.
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Icing
Author: Recipe Idea Shop
Equipment
- 7x 7 square pan or 9x13
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teas salt
- 2 tablespoon instant yeast
- ½ cup milk
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
- 1 egg
For the Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ teas vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan mix the milk, yeast, and sugar, heat it until warm, but not boiling. Remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt and. Mix well. Add an egg and pour in the warm milk and water mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 5 minutes, until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Allow it to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air bubbles. Roll it out into a rectangle shape, about ¼ inch thick.
- Spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Starting from one of the longer sides, tightly roll the dough into a log shape. Pinch the seam to seal.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 9 or 12 equal-sized pieces.
- Place the cinnamon rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving a little space between each roll. Cover with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the cinnamon rolls for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the cinnamon rolls are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, soft cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the cinnamon rolls are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Cinnamon Roll Delight is now ready to be served. Enjoy these warm, gooey cinnamon rolls with a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful treat.
Let me know if you make these cinnamon rolls.
I would love to get your opinion. Thanks for being here!
Kathy acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.
Kathy began her blogging journey in 2011 when she founded PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, and thrift store finds.
