Easy and Delicious Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

Indulge in these soft and gooey overnight cinnamon rolls that are perfect for any occasion. The dough is prepared the night before, allowing you to wake up to the enticing aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, these rolls are sure to impress.

Ingredients

• For the Dough:
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 package (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup milk
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• For the Filling:
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 ½ tbsp ground cinnamon
• For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the milk until warm (about 110°F/43°C).
3. Add the warm milk, melted butter, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Stir until a soft dough forms.
4. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
6. The next morning, take the dough out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
7. Roll out the dough into a 12x18-inch rectangle.
8. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.
9. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the buttered dough.
10. Starting from the long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log.
11. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces using a sharp knife or dental floss.
12. Place the rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let them rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
13. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
14. Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
15. While the rolls are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
16. Once the rolls are out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes before spreading the cream cheese frosting on top.
17. Serve the overnight cinnamon rolls warm and enjoy!

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