Soft Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze

 

Soft Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze

These homemade Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and packed with a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling. Finished with a rich cream cheese glaze, they are the ultimate breakfast treat, brunch favorite, or comforting dessert.

Fresh from the oven, each roll is tender, buttery, and swirled with warm cinnamon goodness.

Flavor & Texture Highlights

• Soft and fluffy dough
• Sweet cinnamon filling
• Rich cream cheese glaze
• Perfect bakery-style texture

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• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Tips
• Storage

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Soft and pillowy texture
• Easy homemade recipe
• Perfect for holidays and weekends
• Delicious cream cheese frosting

Ingredients

Dough

• 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (240ml) warm milk
• ¼ cup (50g) sugar
• 2¼ tsp (7g) instant yeast
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup (60g) melted butter
• 1 tsp salt

Filling

• ½ cup (115g) softened butter
• 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Glaze

• 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp butter, softened
• 1 cup (120g) icing sugar
• 2–3 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until slightly foamy.

Step 2: Mix Ingredients

Add the egg, melted butter, and salt. Gradually mix in the flour until a soft dough forms.

Step 3: Knead

Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 4: First Rise

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 5: Prepare Filling

Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

Step 6: Roll the Dough

Roll the dough into a large rectangle approximately 14×18 inches.

Step 7: Add Filling

Spread softened butter evenly over the dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture across the surface.

Step 8: Shape Rolls

Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal rolls.

Step 9: Second Rise

Arrange rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes.

Step 10: Bake

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–25 minutes until lightly golden.

Step 11: Make the Glaze

Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add icing sugar, vanilla, and enough milk to create a spreadable glaze.

Step 12: Frost and Serve

Spread glaze over warm cinnamon rolls and serve immediately.

Tips for Success

• Use warm, not hot, milk for the yeast.
• Do not overfill the rolls.
• Allow both rises for maximum softness.
• Spread frosting while rolls are still slightly warm.

Storage

Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Warm slightly before serving for the best texture.

Cinnamon Rolls Recipe Card

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Rise Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Bake Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes

Servings: 12 rolls

Ingredients

• 4 cups flour
• 1 cup warm milk
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2¼ tsp yeast
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ cup butter (filling)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp cinnamon
• 4 oz cream cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare and knead dough.
2. Allow first rise.
3. Roll out dough.
4. Add filling.
5. Shape rolls.
6. Allow second rise.
7. Bake until golden.
8. Prepare glaze.
9. Frost warm rolls.
10. Serve and enjoy.

Final Thoughts

These homemade Cinnamon Rolls are soft, buttery, and loaded with cinnamon flavor. Finished with a creamy glaze, they're a bakery-style treat that's perfect for sharing with family and friends.