Cream Cheese Cinnamon Sugar Rolls
Delightful cream cheese cinnamon sugar rolls that embody warmth, comfort, and indulgence, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sugar (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm milk and yeast, letting sit until bubbly.
- Add sugar, melted butter, salt, eggs, and flour to the yeast mixture to form dough.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Roll the dough out into a generous rectangle.
- Brush the rolled-out dough with melted butter, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
- Spread cream cheese evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into slices.
- Place slices in a greased baking pan and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix icing by combining powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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