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Easy Cinnamon Rolls

These soft, gooey cinnamon rolls are surprisingly simple to make — no mixer or fancy tools required! Perfect for cozy mornings or weekend baking, they’re the kind of homemade treat that looks impressive but takes hardly any effort.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Canadian
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • Dough
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup + 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 packet yeast
  • 4 cups flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 large eggs

Filling

  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup + ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 5 tsp ground cinnamon

Buttercream Topping

  • Your favorite buttercream recipe we used ours from The Sweet Six

Instructions
 

  • Begin by warming a milk to about 105 degrees F (40 degrees C) and mixing in 1 tbsp sugar and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes for yeast to bloom.
  • Sift together flour, salt and flour in a large bowl.
  • Add yeast and milk mixture, followed by melted butter and eggs.
  • Using a stand mixer with the hook attachment, mix until dough forms and allow to mix for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Allow the dough to rise for one hour.
  • As the dough rises, mix together the center filling: butter, granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon.
  • Lightly flour your surface and rolling pin to prevent sticking.
  • Turn out the risen dough and gently press it into a rough rectangle with your hands first.
  • Use a rolling pin to roll with even pressure from the center outward, rotating occasionally to keep it from sticking.
  • Aim for about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick and a rectangle roughly 16 x 12 inches (40 x 30 cm).
  • Spread your filling in the center portion then sprinkle remaining 1 cup brown sugar and 3 tsp cinnamon all over the rolled out dough.
  • Starting on the shorter side, start to roll your dough into a log. Cut into 8 even pieces.
  • Place on a baking pan and cover with a cloth. Allow to rise for 30 minutes.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.
  • Allow to set for 5 to 10 minutes and top off with your favorite buttercream icing.