Classic Cinnamon Rolls – 75-Minute Recipe
Indulge in the perfect classic cinnamon rolls, filled with a sweet and gooey cinnamon filling, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. These soft and fluffy rolls are perfect for breakfast or as a dessert.
Recipe by wellmadebykiley· Structured by ReelsMeals
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1 hr 15 min estimated total time for 8 servings.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- 4 1/2 cup bread flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1Activate the yeast by mixing it with warm milk and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes until frothy.
- 2In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Set aside.
- 3In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the yeast mixture, remaining granulated sugar, Greek yogurt or sour cream, salted butter, eggs, and vanilla bean paste or extract.
- 4Add the flour mixture to the stand mixer and mix on low speed for 1 minute until barely combined.
- 5Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to allow the flour to absorb the liquids.
- 6Mix the dough on medium speed for 5-7 minutes until it becomes elastic, smooth, and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- 7If the dough is too sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time until it starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
- 8Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm environment for 30-45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- 9Prepare the cinnamon filling by mixing together the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until well combined.
- 10Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter.
- 11Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a 16x15 inch rectangle for 8 larger cinnamon rolls or a 24x15 inch rectangle for 12 smaller rolls.
- 12Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 13Roll the dough into a log, starting from the long end, and cut it into 8 or 12 rolls.
- 14Place the rolls in the prepared baking pan, cover them, and let them proof for another 25-30 minutes, or until puffy.
- 15Preheat the oven to 350°F (347°F).
- 16Warm the heavy cream in the microwave for 15 seconds and pour it over the rolls.
- 17Bake the rolls at 350°F (347°F) for 22-24 minutes for larger rolls or 20-22 minutes for smaller rolls.
- 18Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (374°F) and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- 19Prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and fluffy.
- 20Add the powdered sugar and vanilla to the frosting and beat until well combined and smooth.
- 21Remove the rolls from the oven and let them rest for 10-15 minutes.
- 22Spread the cream cheese frosting over the rolls and serve.
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Rest the dough before kneading
Allow the mixed dough to rest for 5 minutes.
Proof the rolls after shaping
Cover the shaped rolls and let them proof for 25‑30 minutes until puffy before baking.
Warm the cream before glazing
Heat the heavy cream for 15 seconds in the microwave before pouring it over the hot rolls.
Rest baked rolls before frosting
Let the baked rolls sit for 10‑15 minutes before spreading the cream‑cheese frosting.
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- How long does it take to make Perfect Classic Cinnamon Rolls?
- About 1 hour 15 minutes in total: 45 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Perfect Classic Cinnamon Rolls recipe make?
- This recipe makes 8 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Perfect Classic Cinnamon Rolls recipe come from?
- It was shared by wellmadebykiley on vm.tiktok.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.