Homemade Cinnamon Rolls: The Best Easy Recipe for Everyone
These homemade cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and drizzled with sweet icing, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk, warm
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt together.
- Add warm milk, melted butter, and eggs. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter, and sprinkle the cinnamon and brown sugar mixture on top.
- Roll up the dough tightly and cut into slices.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a bowl for icing, and drizzle over the warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling.
- Make ahead by preparing the rolls and refrigerating them overnight before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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