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Chai Cinnamon Rolls

Delightful Chai Cinnamon Rolls filled with sweet cinnamon and aromatic chai spices, topped with rich frosting and caramel sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup milk Warmed
  • 1/4 cup water Warmed
  • 2 tablespoons butter Warmed
  • 1 large egg
For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chai spices
For the Frosting
  • 4 ounces cream cheese Softened
  • 1/4 cup butter Softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
For the Caramel Sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by mixing 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of active dry yeast, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a large bowl.
  2. In a small saucepan, gently warm the milk, water, and 2 tablespoons of butter until the butter is melted.
  3. Pour the warm liquid into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Add 1 egg and mix until you have a sticky dough.
  4. Gradually sprinkle in the remaining flour, kneading the dough until smooth and elastic (5-7 minutes).
  5. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for about one hour, until roughly doubled in size.
Rolling and Filling
  1. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Spread a thin layer of softened butter over the dough surface. Mix 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of chai spices, then sprinkle evenly over the buttered dough.
  3. Starting from one edge, roll the dough into a tight log and cut into 1-inch pieces.
Baking
  1. In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of heavy cream to make the caramel sauce. Heat until melted and pour into a greased baking dish.
  2. Arrange the sliced rolls on top of the caramel mixture. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Frosting
  1. While the rolls bake, beat the cream cheese, 1/4 cup of butter, and 1 cup of powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. Once the rolls are out of the oven, cool for a few minutes, then drizzle the frosting over them and serve.

Notes

Best served warm. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature. For longer storage, refrigerate up to a week or freeze up to 3 months.