Here’s a classic recipe for Cinnamon Rolls — soft, fluffy, and sweet with a gooey cinnamon filling.
🍩 Classic Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients (Makes 12 rolls)
Dough
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Filling
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Dough
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, and salt. Add yeast mixture.
- Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms. Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
2️⃣ Prepare the Filling
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
3️⃣ Assemble the Rolls
- Roll dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle.
- Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Roll dough tightly from the long side.
- Cut into 12 equal pieces and place in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
4️⃣ Second Rise
- Cover and let rolls rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
5️⃣ Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
6️⃣ Ice the Rolls
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for icing. Drizzle over warm rolls.
💡 Tips
- For extra gooeyness, brush extra butter over the filling before rolling.
- Add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling if desired.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
If you want, I can also give a quick no-yeast cinnamon roll recipe that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Do you want me to do that?
