Soft cinnamon sugar rolls (Printable Version)

Soft, fluffy rolls with cinnamon sugar swirls and a smooth vanilla glaze for a comforting treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 teaspoons instant dry yeast
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup whole milk, warmed
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 large egg

→ Filling

08 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
09 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

→ Glaze

11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
13 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# Step-by-Step:

01 - In a large bowl, combine warm milk, granulated sugar, and instant yeast. Let rest for 5 minutes until frothy.
02 - Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until blended.
03 - Gradually add flour while mixing to form soft dough. Knead by hand or with a stand mixer for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
06 - On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 16x12-inch rectangle.
07 - Spread softened butter evenly over dough. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on top.
08 - Roll dough tightly lengthwise, pinch seam to seal.
09 - Cut roll into 12 equal pieces and place them in the prepared baking dish.
10 - Cover rolls and let rise for 20 minutes.
11 - Bake rolls for 23 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
12 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This recipe yields soft, fluffy rolls that almost melt in your mouth, like a sweet secret shared between friends
  • The creamy vanilla glaze is the perfect finishing touch that keeps everyone coming back for more
02 -
  • Make sure your milk isn’t too hot when mixing with yeast; too warm, and your dough won’t rise properly
  • Letting the dough rise twice is what makes these rolls wonderfully fluffy rather than dense
03 -
  • Patience is key: don’t rush the rising stages or your rolls will be dense
  • A light hand with the glaze keeps it creamy, not runny, preserving that perfect bite

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