Cinnamon Rolls
Modified from: http://thestayathomechef.com/best-homemade-cinnamon-rolls-ever/
Make 1/2 batch of Best Dinner Rolls Ever
Filling
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp salted butter, softened
- 0.5 - 0.75 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 - 1 tablespoons milk
- Once dough is mixed, transfer to a lightly greased mixing bowl. Cover with a towel and let rise until double in size, about 1 hour.
- Lightly grease a baking sheet. Punch down the dough and roll into a 12inch by 18inch rectangle.
- Brush the dough with ½ cup melted butter. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle on top of the melted butter. Roll up tightly lengthwise so you have one long roll. Use plain dental floss or a sharp knife to cut the dough into 12 one-inch slices.
- Place the slices onto a lightly 9x13 pan. Cover and let rise 30 to 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bake the rolls for about 14 minutes, until just kissed with brown on top. (mine baked much longer, maybe close to 30 minutes)
- While the cinnamon rolls are baking, make the cream cheese glaze by using a hand mixer to whip together cream cheese and butter in a bowl until light and fluffy. Whip in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add enough milk to achieve a drizzle-like consistency.
- Frost the rolls while still warm. Serve immediately or cool and store. Stays good for 4 to 5 days.
Experimental option: Put a portion of the cinnamon/sugar in the bottom of the baking dish instead if in the rolls.