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The BEST Soft And Easy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

The BEST Soft And Easy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Indulge in The BEST Soft And Easy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe, a delightful treat that combines a pillowy texture with a heavenly cinnamon sugar filling and a luscious cream cheese frosting. These irresistible rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, making them an ideal choice for gatherings or cozy family breakfasts. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can achieve bakery-quality results. Serve them warm and watch as everyone reaches for seconds!

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (dough)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (filling)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon powder
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup icing sugar

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk in a saucepan and sprinkle in the yeast; let it sit until foamy.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, eggs, salt, and melted butter; add the yeast mixture and mix well.
  3. Knead the dough until smooth (using a stand mixer or by hand).
  4. Let the dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
  5. Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  6. Roll out the dough into a rectangle; spread filling and roll tightly into a log.
  7. Cut into 12 pieces and place in a greased baking dish; let rise for another 30 minutes.
  8. Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and butter; add icing sugar and heavy cream to desired consistency.
  10. Frost warm rolls before serving.

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