Christmas Morning Cinnamon Rolls
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk if needed
Instructions
- Warm the milk and combine with yeast and sugar. Let bloom 5–10 minutes.
- Mix in eggs and melted butter. Add flour and salt and knead until smooth (8–10 minutes).
- Let dough rise 1 hour or until doubled.
- Roll into a 12×18 inch rectangle. Spread butter and sprinkle cinnamon sugar.
- Roll tightly and cut into 12 rolls.
- Place in greased baking dish, cover, and rise 30–45 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 22–25 minutes until golden.
- Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy; spread over warm rolls.
Tips
- Use room‑temperature eggs for a softer dough.
- Do not overbake—slightly undercooked centers keep them gooey.
- Add a splash of maple syrup to the frosting for deeper flavor.
SEO NotesRecipe Overview
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Ingredients
- Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs, room temp
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cups all‑purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- Cinnamon Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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