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11) Copycat Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Rolls

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2½ tablespoons cinnamon
  • 4 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Method
 

  1. Stir milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar together.
  2. Rest the mixture for 5 minutes.
  3. Mix in butter, eggs, flour, salt, and remaining sugar.
  4. Knead the dough for 5 minutes.
  5. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour.
  6. Roll the dough into a rectangle.
  7. Spread butter over the surface.
  8. Sprinkle on brown sugar and cinnamon.
  9. Roll the dough tightly.
  10. Cut into 12 rolls.
  11. Place rolls in a greased pan.
  12. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
  13. Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla together.
  14. Spread frosting over warm rolls.