Description
Deliciously soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls perfect for the Christmas season, filled with warm spices and topped with a creamy icing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup milk, warmed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tbsp milk (for icing)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt to the yeast mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread melted butter over it.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over the buttered dough.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk to make the icing and drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling.
- These rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Serve warm for the best taste experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, cinnamon rolls, soft, festive, dessert