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Delicious cinnamon rolls drizzled with cream cheese icing on a wooden table

Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

These soft dough cinnamon rolls with sweet cinnamon filling and tangy cream cheese icing are easy to make in a bread machine and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F, warm to touch) Use warm milk, not hot, to activate yeast.
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 4 cups all purpose flour Measure by spooning into the cup and leveling.
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet) Ensure yeast is fresh and foams with warm liquid.
Filling Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup butter, soft Spread over the dough.
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Icing
  • 4 oz cream cheese, soft
  • 1/4 cup butter, soft
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk Add as needed for spreadable texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add dough ingredients to the bread machine pan in the order your machine suggests, usually liquids first, then flour, then yeast. Start the dough cycle.
  2. When the dough cycle finishes, remove the dough to a lightly floured surface. Roll into a rectangle about 15 x 10 inches.
  3. Spread the softened 1/2 cup of butter over the dough. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle evenly over the butter.
  4. Tightly roll the dough from the long side into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
  5. Cut into 12 equal pieces with a sharp knife or dental floss. Place rolls in a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  6. Cover with a clean towel, let rise in a warm place until puffy, about 30 to 45 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
Icing
  1. While rolls bake, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mix. Add milk as needed for spreadable texture.
  2. Remove rolls from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, then spread cream cheese icing over warm rolls. Serve warm.

Notes

These rolls are great for guests and can be made ahead. Store in an airtight container for 2 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 4 days.