Description
These Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with a rich cinnamon-sugar swirl, then topped with a creamy glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy homemade treat, these rolls bring warmth and comfort to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup softened butter (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, egg, and salt, then gradually mix in flour to form a soft dough.
- Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth, then cover and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle and spread softened butter over it.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the dough.
- Roll tightly into a log and cut into equal rolls.
- Place rolls in a baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
- Use warm milk, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
- For extra soft rolls, do not overbake them.
- You can prepare the rolls the night before and bake in the morning.
- Add cream cheese to the glaze for a richer topping.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg