Description
These Easy One-Hour Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful treat that can be made in no time. Soft, fluffy rolls filled with a sweet cinnamon swirl and topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Filling:
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for frosting consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit until foamy. Add egg, melted butter, flour, and salt. Knead until smooth. Let rise for 20 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll out dough, spread softened butter, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
- Shape and Bake: Roll dough, cut into rolls, place in a baking dish. Let rest, then bake at 375°F for 20–22 minutes.
- Make the Frosting: Mix cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
- To speed up rising, place dough in a slightly warmed oven.
- For a lighter frosting, reduce cream cheese to 2 oz or use more milk.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
