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The Best Cinnamon Rolls!
These Cinnamon Rolls are the best brunch recipe for Christmas morning! Soft, fluffy, gooey, and topped with an irresistible cream cheese frosting! They are practically a dream come true, and you guys are going to fall in love with these giant cinnamon rolls!
Can you believe that Christmas day is tomorrow? Crazy right! Well, if you aren’t quite sure what to make, then we got you! These are the perfect thing to make Christmas morning because you and your whole family will absolutely love them!
Cinnamon Rolls always just scream Christmas morning! And lets be honest who doesn’t love a soft and fluffy sweet bread, with a buttery cinnamon filling, topped with a fluffy whipped cream cheese frosting!
If you guys try this recipe, be sure to comment down below and also don’t forget to tag us on our Instagram so we can see what you made! -Aubrey and Tara
The Best Cinnamon Rolls!
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5 from 4 reviews
- Author: Corrigan Sisters
- Total Time: 2 hrs. + 10 mins.
- Yield: 8 cinnamon rolls 1x
Description
These Cinnamon Rolls are the best brunch recipe for Christmas morning! Soft, fluffy, gooey, and topped with an irresistible cream cheese frosting! They are practically a dream come true, and you guys are going to fall in love with these giant cinnamon rolls!
Ingredients
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For the Rolls:
1 cup milk, heated to 110 degrees F
2 + 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast
1 large room temperature egg
2 Tbsp. melted butter, divided
4 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus 2-4 tbsp
For the Filling:
6 Tbsp. softened butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 Tbsp. softened butter
4 oz. softened cream cheese
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1. To a large bowl, add in1 cup warm milk,2 + 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast,1 large egg, 1Tbsp. melted butter,4 Tbsp. granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Give that a quick whisk. Add in 3 cups all-purpose flour and mix that in with a wooden spatula. Add in 1 Tbsp. flour until the dough is no longer sticky. Knead the dough with your hands for about 3 minutes. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
2. Meanwhile, make the cinnamon filling. Mix together 6 Tbsp. softened butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon.
3. Once risen, lightly dust your work surface with flour and turn the dough out onto the surface. Roll out the dough into a 17 x 10 rectangle. Evenly spread out the cinnamon filling, and lengthwise, roll it up. With dental floss, cut the cinnamon roll into 8 rolls.
4. Place the rolls into a 9×13 pan, cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes. Once risen, brush the rolls with the remaining 1 Tbsp. melted butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Let the rolls cool for about 15 minutes.
5. While cooling, make the frosting. In a medium sized bowl with a hand mixer, beat together 4 Tbsp. softened butter, 4 oz. softened cream cheese, and 2 tsp. vanilla extract. Slowly beat in 1 cup of powdered sugar and mix until combined.
6. Spread the frosting over the slightly warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 mins.
- Cook Time: 25 mins.
- Category: dessert, breakfast
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cinnamon Roll
- Calories: 450
14 thoughts on “The Best Cinnamon Rolls!”
Nicole
January 12, 2023 at 6:28 pm
I’ve had several cinnamon rolls but never tried making any until now. These are super simple and absolutely DELISH!! They didn’t last long in our household and I’m definitely making these again soon.
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corrigansisters
January 12, 2023 at 9:57 pm
Yay! That makes us so happy to hear! 🙂
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Deb Day
June 21, 2023 at 11:49 am
I made these yesterday, they’re “ok”, but very did not turn out like the picture, light and fluffy.
And if I made these again I certainly would use more filling, not enough I think.Reply
corrigansisters
June 22, 2023 at 10:05 pm
Oh no! Sorry to hear that they didn’t turn out as you expected. We’ve had lots of great reviews on this recipe, so we’re not sure what went wrong! If the cinnamon rolls turned out sort of dense and heavy, then the yeast was possibly killed or didn’t rise. And there should be enough filling if you roll the dough out to the proper measurements listed in the instructions. Hope this helps! 🙂
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Hadley Stokes
September 4, 2023 at 3:49 am
These cinnamon rolls are amazing! I hate spending a super long time making breakfast, especially when I’m hungry. I normally start making them at 9:30ish and they are done and ready to eat by 11:30ish. I am trying to make them the night before I think they will turn out great. That cream cheese frosting is to die for, I always like to add 1 tsp of cinnamon to make it perfect.
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corrigansisters
September 4, 2023 at 4:58 pm
So happy you loved them!
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October 19, 2023 at 2:31 am
Can i prepare these the night before and then bake the following morning? Thank you! 😊
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Mallory
February 4, 2024 at 5:15 pm
I am wondering the same thing!
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Yolandi
November 19, 2023 at 3:28 pm
I’ve tried cinnamon roll recipes before and I was disappointed.
These were so easy to make.
I agree completely…
These are the BEST cinnamon rolls!!!!
My family loved them. Thank you!! 💕Reply
corrigansisters
November 20, 2023 at 2:36 am
So happy you loved these!
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Rhonda
January 10, 2024 at 7:55 pm
Is the yeast 2 packets + 1/4 tsp active dry yeast or is it 2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast? Have never seen it written with a +?
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corrigansisters
January 13, 2024 at 3:11 am
Sorry for any confusion! It means 2 tsp. of yeast, plus 1/4 tsp. of yeast. Hope this helps!
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