Here’s a classic Cinnamon Rolls recipe—soft, fluffy, and loaded with cinnamon sugar, finished with a sweet glaze 🍥✨
🍥 Cinnamon Rolls
Prep Time: 20 min (plus rising time)
Cook Time: 20–25 min
Serves: 8–12
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 45°C)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ½ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Filling
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup butter, softened
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Make the dough
- In a large bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add sugar, melted butter, salt, and eggs. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until dough forms.
- Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
2. Prepare the filling
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Set aside butter for spreading.
3. Roll and fill
- Roll dough on a floured surface into a 16×12 inch rectangle.
- Spread softened butter evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly.
- Roll up tightly from the long edge.
- Cut into 12 equal rolls.
4. Second rise
- Place rolls in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
- Cover and let rise 30–40 minutes until puffy.
5. Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
6. Glaze
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
- Drizzle over warm rolls.
Tips & Variations
- Extra gooey: Add cream cheese frosting instead of glaze.
- Add-ins: Sprinkle chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips in filling.
- Make-ahead: Prepare rolls, refrigerate overnight, then bake in the morning.
- Fluffier rolls: Use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.