Description

This cream cheese cinnamon sugar rolls easy recipe delivers all the gooey, sweet goodness of traditional cinnamon rolls without the fuss. Perfect for lazy weekends or special occasions, these rolls are quick to make and incredibly delicious.

Ingredients

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2 cups All-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Baking powder
2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon Salt
3/4 cup Milk
4 tablespoons Butter, melted
8 oz Cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup Brown sugar
2 tablespoons Ground cinnamo
1 cup Powdered sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Whisk together
In a separate bowl, mix the milk and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently about 5-6 times until smooth
Roll the dough into a large rectangle, approximately 12×18 inches and about 1/4 inch thick
Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and spread it evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges
Mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture over the cream cheese layer
Starting from the long side, roll the dough into a tight log and cut it into 12 equal pieces
Place the rolls cut-side up in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brow
Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, a splash of milk, and vanilla extract. Drizzle it over the warm rolls as soon as they come out of the ove

Notes

Make sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy spreading.

Use dental floss to cut the rolls for clean cuts without squishing them.

Apply the glaze while the rolls are still warm for the best texture.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20-25 mins
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 285 kcal
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 245mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 41g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg