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One Hour Cinnamon Rolls

These one hour cinnamon rolls deliver bakery-style softness and gooey cinnamon-sugar centers, topped with a creamy cream cheese icing. Perfect for a comforting treat that feels like a celebration, ready in under 60 minutes thanks to a quick-rise method.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 200°F then turn it off to create a warm environment for proofing. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine warm milk, sugar, and instant yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  • Add eggs, softened butter, flour, and salt. Mix until the dough comes together and then knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and slightly sticky.
  • Cover and let the dough rest in the warm oven for 20 minutes.
  • Make the filling by mixing brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • After resting, roll out the dough on a floured surface to a 16x12 inch rectangle.
  • Spread softened butter over the dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the surface.
  • Tightly roll the dough from the long edge to form a log. Slice into 12 even rolls using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss.
  • Place rolls in the prepared baking dish. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 15–20 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F.
  • Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, make the icing: whisk cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
  • Spread icing over the warm rolls and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSodium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24g
Keyword cinnamon rolls, one hour cinnamon rolls, sweet rolls, quick cinnamon rolls, breakfast, American
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