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Soft & Gooey Cinnamon Rolls (Better Than Bakery)

Soft & Gooey Cinnamon Rolls | Easy Homemade Recipe

These homemade Cinnamon Rolls are irresistibly soft, fluffy, and filled with buttery cinnamon sugar swirls. Finished with a luscious cream cheese frosting, they're the ultimate comfort food for breakfast, brunch, holidays, or dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rise time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 465
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup warm whole milk 110°F/43°C
  • 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 to 4½ cups all-purpose flour
For the Filling
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 –2 tablespoons milk if needed

Equipment

  • 1 Stand Mixer or Large Mixing Bowl For mixing the dough
  • 1 Rolling Pin To roll out the dough
  • 1 9×13-inch Baking Dish For baking the rolls
  • 1 Pastry Brush For spreading butter
  • 1 Sharp Knife or Dental Floss For cutting clean rolls
  • 1 Measuring Cups & Spoons For accurate measurements

Method
 

  1. Combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.Add eggs, melted butter, salt, and most of the flour. Mix until a soft dough forms.Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1½ hours or until doubled.Roll the dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle.Spread softened butter evenly over the dough.Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then sprinkle evenly over the butter.Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal rolls.Arrange the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30–45 minutes.Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–25 minutes, or until lightly golden.Beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.Spread the frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls and serve.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature ingredients for the best dough.
  • Don't overheat the milk or it may kill the yeast.
  • Dental floss creates cleaner slices than a knife.
  • Cover loosely with foil if the tops brown too quickly.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
    For extra soft and gooey cinnamon rolls, spread the cream cheese frosting over the rolls while they're still slightly warm.