Cinnamon Rolls

Here’s a classic, soft Homemade Cinnamon Rolls recipe 🍥✨

Ingredients

Dough

• ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F / warm, not hot)

• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 1 egg + 1 egg yolk (room temp)

• ¼ cup melted butter

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• ¾ tsp salt

Filling

• ⅔ cup brown sugar

• 1½ tbsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ cup softened butter

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• 3 tbsp butter, softened

• ¾ cup powdered sugar

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Activate yeast
   Mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Make the dough
   Add egg, egg yolk, and melted butter. Mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.

3. Knead & rise
   Knead 8–10 minutes (by hand or mixer).
   Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours until doubled.

4. Prepare filling
   Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together.

5. Roll & fill
   Roll dough into a 14×9-inch rectangle.
   Spread softened butter, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly.

6. Roll & cut
   Roll tightly from the long side. Cut into 9–12 rolls.

7. Second rise
   Place rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and rise 30–45 minutes.

8. Bake
   Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes, until lightly golden.

9. Frost
   Beat frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.

Tips

• For extra soft rolls, pour ¼ cup warm cream over rolls before baking.

• No mixer? Knead by hand—it works great.

• Make ahead: refrigerate overnight after shaping, then bake in the morning.

If you want, I can share a quick no-yeast version, air fryer cinnamon rolls, or mini rolls 😊