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Soft Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Frosting

These cinnamon rolls are irresistibly soft and gooey, topped with creamy frosting for the ultimate indulgence.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Proofing 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 476
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cinnamon Roll Dough
  • 8 ounces milk warm to 90ºF
  • 10 grams dried instant yeast
  • 28 ounces bread flour or all-purpose flour
  • 8 ounces butter softened
  • 4 ounces sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 ounce corn syrup optional
  • 8 ounces heavy cream for soaking the rolls
Cinnamon Filling
  • 8 ounces unsalted butter softened almost melted
  • 8 ounces brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter softened
  • 4 ounces powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream or less for thicker frosting
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. In the bowl of your stand mixer, combine the warm milk, yeast, and half of the flour. Mix until combined.
  2. Add the softened butter, sugar, salt, eggs, corn syrup (if using), and the remaining flour. Mix until combined.
  3. Mix on medium speed for 10-20 minutes, until the dough forms a ball and cleans the sides of the bowl. Don’t worry if the dough is sticky initially. prep
  4. Shape the dough into a smooth ball and place it into a greased bowl. Cover with a tea towel and let rise for 90 minutes in a warm place.
  5. For the filling, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a mixer until smooth.
  6. Line a 13"x18" sheet pan with parchment paper.
  7. Once the dough has risen, roll it out into an 18"x8" rectangle. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.
  8. Starting from one end, roll up the dough tightly. Seal the edge with a little water or egg wash.
  9. Using dental floss, divide the rolled dough into 1.5-inch sections.
  10. Place the rolls onto the prepared pan, spaced apart. Cover loosely with a tea towel and let rise until doubled in size (about 90 minutes).
  11. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Before baking, pour the heavy cream over the cinnamon rolls. This helps keep them soft and gooey.
  12. Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 200ºF.
  13. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the softened butter and mix until smooth.
  14. Add powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, and heavy whipping cream. Mix until smooth.
  15. Frost the warm cinnamon rolls with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 476kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 266mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 971IUCalcium: 48mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These cinnamon rolls bake in heavy cream, creating a wonderfully gooey texture. Best enjoyed warm with a generous amount of frosting!

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