Cinnamon Rolls
These cinnamon rolls are soft and doughy, full of gooey frosting! They are perfect for a weekend treat or a holiday breakfast.
Ingredients
- For the dough:
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons 1 package yeast
- 2 cups and 1/4 cup flour divided
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- For the filling:
- 1 stick 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 Tbsp cinnamon
- 2 cups brown sugar
- For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
- Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat the milk, sugar, and oil over low heat just until it is warm.
- Stir in the yeast and the flour.
- Mix the flour until it forms a ball.
- Transfer the dough to a glass bowl and cover.
- Let it rise for at least 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, mix together filling ingredients with a fork until crumbly.
- When the dough is risen, add in 1/4 cup flour and the baking soda and baking powder.
- Mix it well. Using your hands works best.
- Roll it out into a rectangular shape about 18 x 12 inches.
- Smear the filling over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log shape and pinch the ends and sides shut.
- Cut 1-1.5 inch slices and place in a greased pie pan. About 7 rolls will fit in a pan.
- Bake cinnamon rolls at 375 degrees for 15-17 mins.
- Mix frosting ingredients and pour over cinnamon rolls while cooling. Reserve some for later.
- Drizzle remaining glaze over the cinnamon rolls when served.