Description
Delicious bakery-style cinnamon rolls that can be prepared overnight for a convenient and flavorful breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Warm the milk to 105–115°F and dissolve the yeast with sugar.
- Mix in melted butter, eggs, granulated sugar, salt, and flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough until smooth and slightly tacky.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, then roll tightly and cut into pieces.
- Place rolls in a greased pan, cover, and chill overnight.
- Let sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes before preheating the oven to 350°F.
- Bake for 22–28 minutes until golden.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk.
- Spread the glaze on warm rolls.
Notes
For best results, use a thermometer for the milk temperature to activate yeast without killing it. Store baked rolls in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg