Classic Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Name: Classic Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Drinks & Smoothies
Ingredients: 4 ½ teaspoons yeast; 1 cup warm milk; ½ cup sugar; ⅓ cup melted butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup brown sugar; ¼ cup cinnamon; 7 tablespoons butter (softened); 1 ½ cups powdered sugar; ½ cup cream cheese; ½ teaspoon vanilla; ⅛ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

4 ½ teaspoons yeast
1 cup warm milk
½ cup sugar
⅓ cup melted butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup cinnamon
7 tablespoons butter (softened)
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
½ cup cream cheese
½ teaspoon vanilla
⅛ teaspoon salt

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Preheat oven to 400F.
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Mix yeast and milk.
3
set aside until foamy (about 5 mins).
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mix in sugar, butter, salt, eggs, and flour.
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mix well.
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turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead.
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place dough in a large greased bowl until double in size (approx.
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1 hour).
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Roll dough into large rectangle (20x15).
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Smear softened butter all over dough.
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once dough is covered with butter, take approximately 1 cup of brown sugar and cover dough.
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Then take cinnamon and sprinkle all over brown sugar.
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Roll up like a jelly roll tightly (long side) cut into 1 inch rolls.
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Place in greased (buttered) baking pan.
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Set aside for 30 minutes to rise.
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While you are waiting, mix icing: cream all ingredients together with an electric mixer, mix until icing is fluffy.
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Bake rolls at 400F until they are slightly brown on top.
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Don't over bake them!
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if you push down on top and they spring back up, they are ready!
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Cover with icing while they are still hot!
21
Pile on icing!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ½ teaspoons yeast, 1 cup warm milk, ½ cup sugar, ⅓ cup melted butter, and more.

Yes, Classic Cinnamon Rolls falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Cinnamon Rolls

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