Here’s a soft, fluffy homemade cinnamon roll recipe with a gooey center and sweet cinnamon swirl 🤎🍥
🍥 Classic Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients (makes 9–12 rolls)
Dough
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¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
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2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
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¼ cup sugar
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1 egg + 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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¾ tsp salt
Filling
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½ cup brown sugar
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1 ½ tbsp ground cinnamon
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¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
Cream Cheese Icing (optional but recommended)
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 tbsp butter, softened
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¾ cup powdered sugar
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Activate yeast
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Mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar.
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Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the dough
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Add egg, egg yolk, and melted butter to yeast mixture.
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Mix in flour and salt.
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Knead 5–7 minutes until soft and slightly sticky.
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Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours until doubled.
3. Prepare filling
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Mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
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Roll dough into a 14×9-inch rectangle.
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Spread softened butter, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly.
4. Roll & cut
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Roll tightly from the long side.
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Cut into 9–12 rolls using a knife or dental floss.
5. Second rise
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Place rolls in a greased baking dish.
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Cover and rise 30–45 minutes.
6. Bake
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Bake 20–25 minutes until lightly golden.
7. Make icing
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Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
8. Frost & serve
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Spread icing over warm rolls and enjoy!
💡 Tips for Extra Soft Rolls
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Pour ¼ cup warm cream or milk over rolls before baking for extra gooey centers.
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Don’t overbake—light golden is perfect.
If you want, I can also share a quick no-yeast cinnamon roll, a 1-hour shortcut version, or a cinnamon roll icing without cream cheese