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Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls (Soft, Healthier)

These cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy and absolutely delicious. They a filled with cinnamon sugar and topped with creamy icing. They are a total crowd pleaser and make the perfect fun and tasty breakfast treat.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cinnamon Rolls, Easy Cinnamon Rolls, Healthy Cinnamon Rolls, homemade cinnamon rolls, No Yeast Cinnamon Rolls
Servings: 12
Calories: 262kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch pan

Ingredients

dough

  • 1 packet yeast or 2 ¼ tsp
  • 1 cup warm almond milk OR milk 110-115 degrees
  • 2 eggs large
  • ¼ cup butter or ghee melted and cooled
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup white sugar or coconut sugar
  • 4 cups bread flour OR all purpose flour plus ¼-⅓ cup more, Make sure to scoop and level the flour

filling

  • 1/3 cup white sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • ¼ cup butter softened

frosting

  • 4 oz light cream cheese or regular cream cheese
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • First we will make the dough. In the bowl of your stand up mixer, combine all the dough ingredients: warm almond milk, yeast, eggs, butter, maple syrup, sugar and flour.
  • Use your dough hook attachment and knead for 5-8 minutes until the dough comes together. If it's too sticky, slowly add a little extra flour if needed. You may need to add ¼ to ⅓ cup (I usually add in ¼ cup while it's kneading). Some of the dough will stick to the bottom of the bowl while kneading and that's ok.
  • Form the dough into a ball and add it to a well oiled bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit in a warm spot for about an hour. The dough will double in size.
  • After an hour, roll out the dough onto a floured surface. The dough should be rolled into a large rectangle (about 11x14)
  • Now make your filling by combining the sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Brush the rolled out dough with the softened butter and sprinkle the filling on top.
  • Slowly roll the dough into a log and cut it into 12 rolls. Place the rolls down flat in a greased 9x13 inch pan. Now let the rolls sit for 15-30 minutes while you preheat your oven.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20-22 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting! In a medium bowl. Cream together all the frosting ingredients until smooth.
  • Once the cinnamon rolls have baked and cooled slightly, cover with frosting and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg