Gooey Cinnamon Rolls
The softest, gooiest homemade cinnamon rolls
These ultra-soft, pillowy cinnamon rolls are loaded with gooey cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with silky cream cheese glaze - the ultimate comfort bake.
Equipment
Ingredients
Dough
all-purpose flour
500 g
whole milk (warm)
240 ml
granulated sugar
50 g
active dry yeast
7 g
unsalted butter (melted)
60 g
large egg
1 piece
salt
5 g
Filling
unsalted butter (softened)
115 g
brown sugar
200 g
ground cinnamon
20 g
Glaze
cream cheese (softened)
115 g
unsalted butter (softened)
60 g
powdered sugar
200 g
vanilla extract
5 ml
Instructions
Activate yeast
Warm milk and dissolve yeast with a pinch of sugar
Mix dough ingredients
Combine activated yeast mixture with flour, sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt to form soft dough
First rise
Cover dough and let rise until doubled in size
Prepare filling
Mix softened butter with brown sugar and cinnamon until smooth
Roll out dough
Roll dough into 40x30cm rectangle on floured surface
Spread filling
Spread 1/4 of filling mixture on bottom of 23x33cm baking dish, then spread remaining on rolled dough
Shape rolls
Roll dough tightly from long side, cut into 12 equal pieces
Second rise
Place rolls in prepared pan, cover and let rise 30-45 minutes
Bake rolls
Bake at 175°C until golden brown
Make cream cheese glaze
Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy, gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla
Glaze and serve
Spread warm glaze over hot rolls and serve immediately
Original recipe
Storage
Store in airtight container. Reheat individual rolls in microwave 20-30 seconds for best texture
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