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Overnight Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 packet 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm whole milk
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened (for filling)
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk

Method
 

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix in remaining sugar, butter, eggs, and salt. Add flour gradually and knead until a soft dough forms, about 8 minutes. Cover and let rise 1 hour.
  3. Roll dough into a large rectangle. Spread softened butter over the surface, then sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly.
  4. Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 even rolls. Place in a greased 9x13 pan, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  5. In the morning, pull rolls from the fridge 30 minutes before baking. Bake at 375°F for 22 to 25 minutes until golden.
  6. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk together until smooth. Spread over warm rolls and serve.