The BEST Cinnamon Rolls

April 23, 2014

Soft, fluffy little pillows of deliciousness. They are everything a cinnamon roll should be and more. These are the real deal, and give Cinnabon a run for their money.

Dough:
1 cup milk (I used skim)
1/4 cup butter (I used salted)
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (I only used 3 cups)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt (omit if using salted butter)
1 envelope instant or rapid rise yeast
1 egg

Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tbsp cinnamon
4 tbsp butter softened (I melted mine completely, found it easier to spread it on the dough)

Cream Cheese Icing:
1/2 cup butter softened
1/4 cup cream cheese softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (aka icing sugar)
1-2 tbsp milk (if needed)

Standard Icing:
1/4 cup butter melted
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1-2 tbsp milk (if needed)

Directions - Dough and Filling: Combine milk and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high for one minute, remove and stir. Continue heating in 20 second intervals, pausing after each to stir until the...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
591

Sodium
176mg
7% DV

Fat
21g
33% DV

Protein
7g
15% DV

Carbs
92g
31% DV

Fiber
3g
13% DV