Description
Soft, gooey, and infused with warm cinnamon sugar—these cinnamon buns are what cozy mornings are made of. Whether fresh out of the oven or reheated the next day, they’re pure comfort in every bite. You don’t need a special occasion to enjoy them, just the craving for something sweet and homemade.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
1 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
½ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
For the Filling:
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
For the Glaze:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
2–3 tbsp milk
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Add sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt. Mix in flour gradually until a dough forms.
Knead dough 5–7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
Roll dough into a 16×12 inch rectangle. Spread with softened butter, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Roll tightly from the long edge and cut into 12 rolls.
Place rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and rise 30–45 minutes.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
Beat glaze ingredients until smooth. Spread over warm buns.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Rise Time: 1.5 hrs
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 370 / Serving
- Sugar: 28g / Serving
- Sodium: 220mg / Serving
- Fat: 15g/ Serving
- Saturated Fat: 9g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 55g / Serving
- Protein: 6g/ Serving