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Classic Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Frosting | Simmer & Sage

Classic Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Frosting

Melt-in-your-mouth homemade cinnamon rolls that are better than the bakery
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
rising 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 15

Ingredients
  

The Rolls

  • 1 tsp. active dry yeast
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup warm water 100-115 degrees F
  • 1/3 cup + 1/2 tsp. sugar divided
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3/4 stick unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 eggs beaten

The Frosting

  • 1 stick + 2 Tbsp. melted butter
  • 4 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 3-4 Tbsp. warm water

The Filling

  • 1 stick unsalted butter melted, divided
  • 3/4 cups sugar divided
  • 1.5 Tbsp. cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Combine the yeast, 1/2 tsp. of sugar and warm water in a small bowl. Stir and set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the milk, 1/3 cup sugar, melted butter, salt and eggs. Stir in the yeast mixture. Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, and beat until a sticky dough forms.
  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Dump the dough out onto a floured surface and knead 5-7 minutes, until smooth. Place in a buttered bowl and cover loosely with a damp towel. Turn the oven off. Place the bowl in the warm oven for 45 minutes, until the dough is doubled in size.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the filling: Combine the cinnamon and 1/2 cup sugar and melt 1/2 stick of butter.
  • Punch the dough down and roll out on a floured surface. Form a rectangle measuring 13x19 inches. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle generously with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Start rolling from the long end, jellyroll style. Cut into 15 pieces.
  • Melt the other 1/2 stick of butter pour into a 9x13 baking dish. Coat well. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Place the rolls in the pan, making sure there is a little space between them. Cover with a dish towel and let rise for 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover the pan loosely with foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 15-20 minutes.
  • While the rolls are baking, combine all frosting ingredients except for the water in a small bowl. Add the water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Spread frosting over warm rolls.
Keyword breakfast, brunch, dessert
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