⭐ FLUFFY CINNAMON ROLLS

With Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

For the Dough

• ¾ cup warm milk

• 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast

• ¼ cup sugar

• 1 large egg (room temp)

• 1 egg yolk

• ¼ cup melted butter

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• ½ tsp salt

For the Filling

• ½ cup softened butter

• ¾ cup brown sugar

• 1 tbsp cinnamon

• (Optional) 1 tsp vanilla

• (Optional) a pinch of nutmeg

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

• 4 oz cream cheese (softened)

• ¼ cup butter (softened)

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1–2 tbsp milk (for smoothness)

Instructions

1. Make the Dough

1. Mix warm milk + yeast + sugar. Let sit 5 minutes (foamy).

2. Add egg, egg yolk, melted butter. Mix well.

3. Add flour + salt. Knead 8 minutes until soft and slightly sticky.

4. Cover and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.

2. Make the Filling

• Mix soft butter + brown sugar + cinnamon into a paste.

3. Roll the Dough

1. Roll dough into a rectangle ~14×9 inches.

2. Spread filling evenly.

3. Roll tightly into a log and cut into 9–12 rolls.

4. Second Rise

• Place rolls in a greased baking dish.

• Cover and let rise 30–40 mins (very fluffy).

5. Bake

• Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden but not dry.

6. Make the Frosting

Whip cream cheese + butter until smooth.
Add powdered sugar + vanilla + milk until creamy.

7. Frost & Serve

Spread frosting over warm cinnamon rolls so it melts into the swirls.
Serve fluffy, gooey, and perfect! 😍