Here’s a classic Cinnamon Roll 🍥 recipe—soft, fluffy rolls with a sweet cinnamon filling and creamy icing.
Ingredients (Makes 10–12 rolls)
Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Cinnamon Filling
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup softened butter
Cream Cheese Icing (Optional)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk
Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough
- In a bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add sugar, egg, melted butter, flour, and salt.
- Knead for 6–8 minutes until the dough is smooth.
2. Let the Dough Rise
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled.
3. Make the Filling
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
4. Roll the Dough
- Roll dough into a 12 × 9 inch rectangle.
- Spread softened butter on the dough.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly over the butter.
5. Shape the Rolls
- Roll the dough tightly into a log.
- Cut into 10–12 slices and place in a greased baking dish.
6. Second Rise
- Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
7. Bake
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
8. Add Icing
- Mix cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Spread over warm cinnamon rolls.
✅ Tips
- Add raisins or chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Pour 2–3 tbsp warm cream over the rolls before baking to make them extra soft.
- Best served warm with the icing slightly melted.
If you want, I can also show you:
- The easiest 1-hour cinnamon rolls (very quick recipe)
- Cinnabon-style cinnamon rolls that are super soft and gooey. 🍥
