Warm, delicious, pillowy homemade cinnamon rolls are a treat on any given day and can cheer you up even on a dull day, and are a little indulgent for little moments of something special. These cinnamon rolls are fluffy, soft and so gooey, topped with a vanilla cream cheese glaze they just melt in your mouth and your kitchen smells cinnamon fresh. These cinnamon rolls are truly unforgettable !
Prep Time 10 -15 minutes
Cook Time 25 - 30 minutes
Rising time 1. 30 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Makes 9 rolls
Ingredients
1 9x9 Square baking pan
For the Dough 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 tsp instant dry yeast
1 egg large, room temp
3/4 cup lukewarm milk
1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup unsalted melted butter
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/8 tsp salt
For the Filling Mix these ingredients to make a smooth spreadable filling and set aside.
1/4 cup butter softened
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/8 tsp nutmeg
For the Glaze Mix all the wet ingredients well then add sugar and make a creamy glaze.
1/4 cup cream cheese softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tbsp butter softened
11/8 tsp lemon juice (optional)
3 tbsps milk room temperature
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt ( optional)
Steps:
1. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a stand mixer, the flour, cinnamon, sugar, salt and yeast to combine a little and set aside.
2. In a small microwave proof bowl add the milk, butter and sour cream and warm the mixture in the microwave until the butter melts then mix it well. Do not over heat it.
3. Add the wet mixture into the stand mixer bowl with the dry ingredients and add in the vanilla extract and egg. Attach a dough hook and mix everything together to form a dough, the dough should be just barely sticky and not very dry. You could add a few spoons of dry flour if needed if the dough is very gooey. Knead well for 5-7 minutes to make a smooth dough.
4. Place dough in a well oiled large bowl, cover it to double up in a warm place.
5. Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin (to prevent the cinnamon rolls dough from sticking to the the surface or to the rolling pin). Place the dough on to your work surface and roll out into a large rectangle about 14x17 inches with an even thickness of about 1/4 inch all over.
5. Spread the butter mixture evenly all over the rolled out dough. Leave half an inch without filling on the long wider side of the rectangle, to seal the roll.
6. Roll the dough into a log creating a spiral as you roll. Seal the edge of the unbuttered side to the log. Place the sealed side down.
7. With a sharp knife or a dental floss cut the rolled log into even size pieces of 1 and a half thick or 2 Inches.
8. Lightly butter a 9x9 baking dish and place the rolls in, you can fit 9 pieces in the dish. Leave them to rise again in a warm place for about 30-40 minutes.
8. Preheat the oven to 350F and place the baking dish on the center rack and bake for about 25 - 30 minutes or until light golden brown on the top. ( after about 20 minutes you can place a loose foil over the rolls to keep them from browning too much, then continue to bake).
9. Make the glaze while the rolls are rising to save time and keep it ready to glaze the rolls in two portions.
For the Glaze
In a blender or using an electric beater mix together the softened cream cheese, milk, softened butter, lemon juice, vanilla, salt and milk continue to beat until smooth and without any lumps. Lastly add the powdered sugar in two portions and beat until its creamy and smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the cinnamon rolls in two portion.
1. Immediately after you take the cinnamon rolls out of the oven drizzle half the glaze over them while they are still hot let it drip into the middle and soak the rolls.
2. Cool the cinnamon rolls and drizzle the remaining glaze for a second time.
To make overnight cinnamon rolls
Make the cinnamon rolls, cut them up and arrange them in the prepared pan, cover them with a plastic wrap and place the pan in the refrigerator overnight. Before you bake, take out the cinnamon rolls and bring them to room temperature and let them rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour before baking.
Enjoy !
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