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Cinnamon rolls with white icing glaze, freshly baked dessert with swirled cinnamon filling.

Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze

Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls swirled with buttery brown sugar–cinnamon filling and finished with a lush cream cheese glaze. Perfect for holiday mornings, weekend brunch, or any time you want your kitchen to smell like a bakery.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (filling)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed (filling)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (filling)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (glaze)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (glaze)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon milk, if needed for consistency (glaze)

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Let stand 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  • Whisk in the egg, egg yolk, and melted butter.
  • Add the flour and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms, then knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic (by hand or mixer).
  • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until doubled.
  • In a small bowl, make the filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until spreadable.
  • Punch down dough and roll into a 12×18-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
  • Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small 1/2-inch border on one long side.
  • Roll up tightly from the opposite long side into a log. Seal the edge. Slice into 12 even rolls using unflavored dental floss or a sharp knife.
  • Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden and set in the center.
  • For the glaze, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat again. Thin with milk, a little at a time, to desired consistency.
  • Spread glaze over warm rolls and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24g
Keyword Baking, Brunch, Cinnamon Roll, Cream Cheese Frosting, Make-Ahead
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