Easy Fluffy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
These soft, fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls are swirled with a buttery cinnamon sugar filling and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a weekend brunch or holiday breakfast, this recipe uses simple ingredients for bakery-quality results.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk about 110°F (43°C)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
- 1 tsp granulated sugar for yeast activation
- 1 cup granulated sugar for dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened, divided
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour divided, plus more for dusting
- 1 cup brown sugar packed, for filling
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon for filling
- 4 oz cream cheese softened, for frosting
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted, for frosting
- 1 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
- 2 tbsp milk for frosting consistency
Notes
Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat individual rolls in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Make-Ahead: Prepare rolls through Step 6, cover tightly, and refrigerate overnight. Let come to room temperature and rise for 30 minutes before baking. Variations: Add chopped pecans or raisins to the filling for extra texture. For a lighter frosting, reduce the cream cheese to 2 oz.