Pillowy soft dough swirled with cinnamon-sugar butter, baked to golden perfection, and drizzled with tangy-sweet icing – the ultimate comfort treat!
⏱️ Quick Info
Prep Time: 1 hour 30 mins (includes rise) | Bake Time: 20 mins | Makes: 12 rolls
📝 Ingredients
Dough
- Warm milk: ¾ cup (190ml) *(110°F/43°C)*
- Dry yeast: 2 tsp (or 1 packet)
- Sugar: ¼ cup (50g)
- Salt: ½ tsp
- Egg: 1 large
- Vanilla extract: ½ tsp
- Butter: 2 tbsp (30g), melted
- Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp (30g)
- All-purpose flour: 3 cups (375g)
Cinnamon Filling
- Butter: ¼ cup (56g), softened
- Brown sugar: ½ cup (100g)
- Cinnamon: 2 tbsp
Cream Cheese Icing
- Butter: 2 tbsp (30g), softened
- Cream cheese: ½ cup (125g)
- Vanilla extract: ½ tsp
- Icing sugar: 1 cup (125g)
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp (optional)
- Milk: 1 tbsp (as needed for consistency)
👩🍳 Method
1️⃣ Make the Dough
- Activate yeast: Mix warm milk, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar. Let sit for 5-10 mins until frothy.
- Combine wet ingredients: Whisk in egg, vanilla, melted butter, oil, and remaining sugar.
- Knead: Gradually add flour and salt, kneading for 5-7 mins until smooth.
- First rise: Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled.
2️⃣ Shape the Rolls
- Roll out dough: On a floured surface, roll into a 12×16-inch rectangle.
- Add filling: Spread softened butter, then sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll & cut: Roll tightly from the long side, cut into 12 slices with a sharp knife or floss.
3️⃣ Second Rise & Bake
- Arrange in pan: Place in a greased 9×13-inch pan. Cover and rise for 30 mins.
- Bake: Brush tops with milk/cream. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20 mins until golden.
4️⃣ Ice & Serve
- Make icing: Beat butter, cream cheese, vanilla, icing sugar, and lemon juice. Thin with milk if needed.
- Drizzle over warm rolls.
💡 Pro Tips
✅ Extra fluffy: Let dough rise in a turned-off oven with a bowl of hot water.
✅ Gooey centers: Pack the cinnamon-sugar tightly when rolling.
✅ Make ahead: Refrigerate shaped rolls overnight; bake in the morning.
✅ No cream cheese? Use plain icing: 1 cup powdered sugar + 2 tbsp milk + ½ tsp vanilla.
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