Here’s a soft, gooey Cinnamon Roll recipe — fluffy rolls with sweet cinnamon filling and a creamy glaze 🍩✨
Classic Cinnamon Rolls
Serves: 8–12
Time: ~2–2.5 hours (including rising)
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Dough
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with 1 tsp sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, mix remaining sugar, melted butter, salt, and eggs.
- Add yeast mixture. Gradually fold in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
2️⃣ Make the Filling
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Roll dough into a rectangle (~16×12 inches).
- Spread softened butter over dough, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly.
3️⃣ Roll & Slice
- Roll dough tightly from the long side into a log.
- Cut into 12 rolls and place in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
4️⃣ Second Rise
- Cover and let rolls rise 30–45 minutes, until puffy.
5️⃣ Bake
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.
6️⃣ Glaze
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Tips & Variations
- Add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling.
- Brush melted butter over rolls before baking for extra richness.
- Swap glaze for cream cheese frosting for a decadent treat.
If you want, I can also give a quick no-yeast cinnamon roll version ready in under 30 minutes.
