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Absolutely Sinful Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, fluffy, and filled with cinnamon goodness, these cinnamon rolls are perfect for breakfast or dessert, topped with a creamy glaze.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Activate the yeast: In a bowl, mix warm milk with active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  2. Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, salt, melted butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture. Stir everything together until it forms a dough.
  3. Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it for about 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. First rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours.
  5. Prepare the filling: Mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  6. Roll out dough: After rising, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
  7. Spread butter: Spread the softened butter over the rolled-out dough.
  8. Add filling: Sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon mixture over the buttered dough.
  9. Roll it up: Tightly roll the dough into a log shape.
  10. Slice into rolls: Cut the log into 12 equal pieces.
  11. Second rise: Place the cut rolls into a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 to 45 minutes.
  12. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  13. Bake: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
  14. Cool: Allow the rolls to cool for about 10 minutes in the baking dish.
  15. Make glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  16. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls: Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For long-term storage, freeze unbaked rolls.