Description
Indulge in these Huge Cinnamon Rolls that are the ultimate treat for breakfast or brunch gatherings. With their fluffy texture and rich cinnamon-sugar filling, these giant delights are not only visually impressive but also incredibly easy to make at home. Each roll is generously coated with a luscious cream cheese frosting, taking your taste experience to the next level. Perfect for sharing, these rolls can be customized with your favorite nuts or dried fruits for an added touch of flavor. Plus, with a make-ahead option, you can prepare the dough overnight for a delightful morning surprise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (about 115 degrees F)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup salted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4–4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup salted butter (almost melted)
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for pouring over the risen rolls)
- 3 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons salted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon maple extract (or vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by combining warm milk and yeast, then mix in eggs, melted butter, salt, and sugar before gradually adding flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough until smooth and let it rise until doubled in size.
- Create the filling by mixing almost melted butter, light brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Roll out the dough, spread the filling evenly, and form into rolls before allowing them to rise again.
- Bake until golden brown and top with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg