THE BEST HOMEMADE CINNAMON ROLLS

• 1 cup warm milk (110°F)

• 2¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• ⅓ cup melted butter

• 2 eggs, room temp

• 1 tsp salt

• 4-4½ cups all-purpose flour

✅ The Filling

• ½ cup softened butter

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 2½ tbsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)

✅ The Frosting

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• ¼ cup butter, softened

• 1½ cups powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1-2 tbsp milk

👩🍳 STEP-BY-STEP

1. Make the Dough

1. Mix milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar. Let foam for 5 mins.

2. Add remaining sugar, butter, eggs, salt, and 3 cups flour. Mix.

3. Gradually add remaining flour until dough pulls from bowl.

4. Knead 5-7 mins until smooth. Let rise 1-2 hrs until doubled.

2. Roll & Fill

1. Roll dough into 16×12″ rectangle.

2. Spread softened butter, then sprinkle sugar-spice mix.

3. Cut & Rise Again

1. Roll tightly, cut into 12 slices.

2. Place in greased pan, cover, rise 30-45 mins.

4. Bake & Frost

• Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 mins until golden.

• Whip frosting ingredients, spread over warm rolls.

💡 PRO TIPS

🔸 Extra fluffy? Use bread flour or add ¼ cup mashed potatoes to dough.
🔸 Gooier center? Pour ½ cup heavy cream over rolls before baking.
🔸 Overnight option? Refrigerate shaped rolls overnight, bake in AM.