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Cream Cheese Cinnamon Sugar Rolls

Delightfully fluffy rolls filled with a rich cream cheese and cinnamon sugar filling, perfect for any time of day.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute half with whole grain flour for added texture.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet instant yeast Can substitute with active dry yeast, allowing it to bloom first.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup warm milk Use whole milk or any milk alternative.
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 1 package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For Topping
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk, melted butter, and egg until well combined.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until it doubles in size.
Making the Filling
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Assembling the Rolls
  1. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle it evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  4. Roll the dough tightly into a log starting from one long edge. Slice the log into 12 equal rolls.
  5. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with additional granulated sugar.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For an extra touch, serve warm with icing made from powdered sugar and milk. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to a month.