The Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 0.5 cup butter
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs eggs
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 cups dark brown sugar
• 0.5 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, gently heat 1 cup of milk until it begins to bubble, then remove from the heat. Add ½ cup of butter and stir until completely melted. Incorporate water and allow the mixture to cool until it's lukewarm.
2. In a large bowl, combine the lukewarm milk mixture, yeast, white sugar, salt, eggs, and 2 cups of flour; mix thoroughly. Gradually add the remaining flour, about 1/2 cup at a time, ensuring each addition is well incorporated.
3. Once the dough forms a cohesive mass, transfer it to a lightly floured surface and knead until it becomes smooth and elastic, approximately 8 minutes.
4. Divide the dough into two equal portions. On a floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll each portion into a 12x9-inch rectangle.
5. In a separate bowl, combine cinnamon and brown sugar. Spread ¼ cup of butter evenly over each rectangle of dough, then sprinkle with half of the cinnamon sugar mixture.
6. Tightly roll up each dough rectangle, using a touch of water to seal the seam.
7. Using a very sharp knife, cut each roll into 12 slices. Arrange the slices cut-side down on two greased 9x13-inch baking pans. Cover with greased plastic wrap and allow them to rise in a warm area until doubled in size, around 1 hour.
8. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
9. Bake the cinnamon rolls in the preheated oven until they reach a beautiful golden brown color, approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
10. While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting: In a bowl, beat together confectioners sugar, softened cream cheese, 1 tablespoon of softened butter, and vanilla extract. Gradually add milk until the frosting achieves a smooth and spreadable consistency.
11. Generously spread the frosting over the warm (but not hot) cinnamon rolls.
12. Serve immediately and savor every bite!

Nutrition

• Calories: 331 kcal
• Fat Content: 10 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 31 g
• Sodium Content: 181 mg
• Protein Content: 5 g
• Cholesterol Content: 42 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 56 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g