These Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Rolls are soft, gooey, and bakery-level delicious — the cream cheese melts into the cinnamon sugar for an ultra-rich filling. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. 🤍
Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Rolls
Ingredients
Dough
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1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
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2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 large egg
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1 tsp salt
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3½ cups all-purpose flour
Filling
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup brown sugar
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2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
Cream Cheese Glaze
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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1½ cups powdered sugar
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1–2 Tbsp milk
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1️⃣ Activate the Yeast
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Mix warm milk and yeast in a bowl.
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Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2️⃣ Make the Dough
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Add sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture.
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Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
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Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3️⃣ First Rise
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Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours, until doubled.
4️⃣ Prepare the Filling
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Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
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Keep butter and cream cheese separate but softened.
5️⃣ Roll & Fill
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Roll dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle.
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Spread butter evenly over dough.
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Sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly.
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Spread cream cheese gently over the top.
6️⃣ Shape the Rolls
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Roll dough tightly from the long side.
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Cut into 12 equal rolls.
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Place in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
7️⃣ Second Rise
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Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes, until puffy.
8️⃣ Bake
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Bake 25–30 minutes, until lightly golden.
9️⃣ Make the Glaze
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Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
🔟 Glaze & Serve
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Spread glaze over warm rolls so it melts into every swirl.
Pro Tips
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For extra gooey rolls, pour ¼ cup warm heavy cream over the rolls just before baking.
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Want overnight rolls? Refrigerate after shaping, then bake fresh in the morning.
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Add chopped pecans or walnuts for a bakery-style crunch.
If you’d like, I can also share a 30-minute shortcut version using store-bought dough — still insanely good and perfect for busy mornings.