Indulge in these sweet and gooey cinnamon rolls that are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch. The dough is made the night before, allowing you to easily bake them fresh in the morning. A truly satisfying treat for any cinnamon lover.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup margarine, melted
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Add sugar, margarine, salt, eggs, and flour to the yeast mixture.
- Mix until smooth, then cover and let it rise for about 1 hour in a warm place.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle.
- Spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll up the dough tightly and cut into 12-15 slices.
- Place the rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes.
- While the rolls are baking, mix together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt to make the frosting.
- Spread the frosting over the warm rolls and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Using a slow rise overnight helps develop the flavors in the dough for a richer taste.
Cinnamon rolls are a popular treat for holidays and special occasions.
You can customize your cinnamon rolls by adding nuts, raisins, or even chocolate chips to the filling.