Amy's Amazing Cinnamon Rolls
 
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Cinnamon Rolls with amazing texture and flavor topped with Cream Cheese Frosting made with the perfect combination of cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar. An amazing combination!
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Recipe type: Breakfast/Brunch
Serves: 12-14
Ingredients
  • Dough
  • 1 (.25 oz) package dry yeast (approx. 2¼ tsp)
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • ⅓ cup margarine (can substitute butter or melted Butter Flavor Crisco)
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • Cinnamon Filling
  • ¼ cup softened butter
  • 2½ tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 2 oz softened cream cheese
  • ½ cup softened butter, salted
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • dash of salt
Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl mix yeast and warm milk together. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. Next, add sugar, salt, eggs, and butter. Mix until combined.
  3. Add flour and stir until combined.
  4. On a floured surface with flour-dusted hands knead the dough for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Form dough into a ball and place into a lightly greased glass bowl. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour in a warm area in your kitchen.
  6. After the dough has risen, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  7. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Set aside.
  8. Roll dough out into a 21x16 inch rectangle. The dough should be ¼-inch thick.
  9. Spread softened butter onto the top of the dough rectangle, trying to cover every inch.
  10. In a small mixing bowl, combine cinnamon and brown sugar. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the dough that you spread with softened butter.
  11. Starting on one side, roll dough carefully until you have a 21-inch roll in front of you.
  12. Cut dough into 1¾ inch slices. I like to use dental floss.
  13. Place rolls onto the lightly greased baking sheet.
  14. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until they are a very light golden brown.
  15. While rolls are baking, use a hand mixer to combine softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt to make the frosting.
  16. Generously frost warm rolls when they come out of the oven.
  17. Enjoy!
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/amys-amazing-cinnamon-rolls-with-cream-cheese-frosting/