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Cream Cheese Cinnamon Sugar Rolls

Cream Cheese Cinnamon Sugar Rolls Recipe

Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with brown sugar and topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 rolls
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm whole milk
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup softened butter
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • 1 –2 tbsp milk

Method
 

  1. Activate yeast in warm milk and sugar.
  2. Mix dough ingredients and knead until smooth.
  3. Let rise until doubled.
  4. Roll out, add filling, slice.
  5. Rise again and bake at 350°F for 22–25 minutes.
  6. Frost while warm.

Notes

  • Ensure milk is warm, not hot.
  • Frosting spreads best on warm rolls.
  • Store leftovers refrigerated.