Best-Ever Cinnamon Rolls
These cinnamon rolls are a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion. Soft, fluffy, and filled with a rich cinnamon and brown sugar mixture, they are topped with a creamy glaze that adds the perfect finishing touch. Enjoy the warmth and sweetness they bring to your table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 180 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tsp salt
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tsp instant dried yeast
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 ¼ cups dark brown sugar
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ cup butter, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt.
- In a jug, heat milk, water, honey, and melted butter until butter melts. Whisk in eggs.
- Stir wet ingredients into dry to form a soft dough. Knead until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for 2 hours at room temperature. Refrigerate overnight.
- Roll out dough into a 22"x12" rectangle on a floured surface. Spread melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans evenly over the dough. Roll into a log and slice into rolls.
- Place rolls on a lined and buttered baking tray. Cover and let rise for 60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread glaze over warm rolls. Serve and enjoy the gooey goodness!
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg