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The irresistible aroma wafting through the kitchen while baking Heavenly Homemade Cinnamon Rolls creates an unparalleled excitement. These rolls promise to envelop your home in a warm, comforting scent that draws everyone in like moths to a flame. Light, fluffy, and full of flavor, they are much more than just a favorite breakfast option; they also serve as a delectable dessert that can sweeten any gathering or weekend brunch.
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Heavenly Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe for Breakfast or Dessert

These cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with a delightful cinnamon and sugar mixture, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast, cinnamon rolls, dessert, fluffy, homemade, soft
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk warmed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Mix warm milk with active dry yeast and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  • Combine flour, granulated sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add melted butter, eggs, and yeast mixture to dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth.
  • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
  • Roll out dough into a rectangle and spread softened butter for filling.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over the buttered dough and roll tightly.
  • Slice the rolled dough into 12 pieces and arrange in a greased baking dish.
  • Cover and let rolls rise for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
  • Whisk powdered sugar and milk for icing and drizzle over warm rolls.

Notes

For best results, ensure the yeast is active before mixing.