Grandma’s Cinnamon Rolls

Grandma’s Cinnamon Rolls are a timeless classic, cherished for their soft, fluffy dough swirled with a sweet cinnamon filling and topped with creamy icing. Here’s a recipe that captures that nostalgic goodness:

Grandma’s Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 1 cup warm milk (around 110°F)
• 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt

For the Filling:

• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   • In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
   • Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, salt, and 4 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined.
   • Gradually add the remaining flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
2. Knead and Rise:
   • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
   • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
3. Make the Filling:
   • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
   • Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 16×21-inch rectangle.
4. Assemble the Rolls:
   • Spread softened butter over the dough and sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
   • Starting from the long edge, tightly roll up the dough and pinch the seam to seal.
   • Cut into 12-15 slices and place in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Cover with a towel and let rise again until doubled, about 30-45 minutes.
5. Bake the Rolls:
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
   • While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.
7. Frost and Serve:
   • Remove cinnamon rolls from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
   • Spread frosting generously over warm rolls and serve immediately.

These homemade Grandma’s Cinnamon Rolls are best enjoyed fresh from the oven, with their warm, gooey centers and irresistible cinnamon aroma—a perfect treat for any occasion!

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