Cinnamon Rolls
These are the BEST Cinnamon Rolls! Made with the softest dough, stuffed with a gooey cinnamon sugar filling, and slathered in a tangy cream cheese frosting.
Servings: 12 rolls
Calories: 939kcal
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 1/2 cups fat free buttermilk warmed to 100 - 110 degrees F
- 2 (1/4 oz) packets active dry yeast not instant yeast
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted (1/2 cup = 1 stick)
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 7 cups all-purpose flour use the spoon & level technique to measure
Filling
- 2 cups dark brown sugar packed
- 4-5 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature (1 cup = 2 sticks)
Frosting
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature (1/2 cup = 1 stick)
- 1/2 cup sour cream room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Dough
- Place warm milk, yeast, melted butter, and brown sugar into the bowl of the stand mixer.
- Mix, using the paddle attachment or flat beater, to combine, then let sit for 10 minutes.
- Add in eggs and salt, then mix for 30 seconds.
- Add in flour and mix until the ingredients are *just* combined, about 30 seconds.
- Scrape the dough off the sides of the bowl, then scrape the dough off the beater blade and remove it.
- Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes.
- Attach the dough hook, then beat the dough on medium speed for 5-7 minutes or until the dough is elastic and smooth.
- Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Remove the dough from the mixer bowl and place it in the greased large bowl. Cover the bowl with a towel and allow the dough to rise for 60 minutes at room temperature.
Filling
- While the dough is rising, prepare the filling.
- Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a medium sized bowl. Set aside.
Dough
- Grease an unlined rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Generously sprinkle a clean work surface with flour.
- Turn out the dough and sprinkle the top of the dough with additional flour. Flour a rolling pin and roll the dough to large rectangle that is approx. 1/8 inch thick.
- Use a rubber spatula to smooth 1 cup softened butter over the dough rectangle.
- Sprinkle on the cinnamon sugar mixture, then use your hands to press it into the butter.
- Roll the dough up, then use floss to cut the roll into 12 slices. Place the slices 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Cover the pan with a towel and allow the rolls to rise for 60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Uncover the rolls and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the rolls are lightly golden brown and the center rolls are cooked through.
- Remove from oven and cool.
Frosting
- While the rolls are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting.
- Place cream cheese, butter, and sour cream into a large bowl.
- Use a hand mixer to beat until well combined.
- Add in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Beat again until well combined.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled rolls and enjoy!
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Video
Notes
I highly recommend watching the video to see dough consistency, how to roll the dough, etc.
You may not use all the frosting!
Nutrition
Serving: 1roll | Calories: 939kcal | Carbohydrates: 136g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 610mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 76g | Vitamin A: 1278IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 4mg