Ahhh, cinnamon rolls 🤎🍥—soft, fluffy, swirled perfection with that warm cinnamon smell that makes the whole house feel right.
Here’s a classic, bakery-style cinnamon roll recipe that’s rich, tender, and worth every bite.
Classic Cinnamon Rolls
Makes: 10–12 rolls
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F / warm, not hot)
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ½ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 2 eggs, room temp
- 1 tsp salt
- 4–4½ cups all-purpose flour
Filling
- ½ cup softened butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
Cream Cheese Icing
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1–2 tbsp milk (as needed)
Instructions
1. Make the dough
- Mix warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add remaining sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt.
- Mix in flour gradually until a soft dough forms.
- Knead 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
2. First rise
- Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours until doubled.
3. Fill & roll
- Roll dough into a rectangle (about 16×12 inches).
- Spread butter over dough.
- Mix brown sugar + cinnamon and sprinkle evenly.
- Roll tightly from the long side and cut into rolls.
4. Second rise
- Place rolls in greased baking dish, cover, and rise 30–45 minutes.
5. Bake
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until lightly golden.
6. Ice
- Beat icing ingredients until smooth.
- Spread over warm (not hot) rolls.
Pro Tips
- 🥛 Pour ½ cup warm heavy cream over rolls before baking for ultra-soft, gooey centers.
- 🧈 Don’t overbake—slightly underdone = perfect.
- ❄️ Freeze unbaked rolls and bake fresh later.
If you want, I can also give you:
- Quick no-yeast cinnamon rolls
- Overnight cinnamon rolls
- Extra gooey Cinnabon-style rolls
Just tell me which one 👀✨
