Description
Delightful homemade cinnamon rolls with a classic recipe from scratch promise warmth and comfort. Sweet dough, rich cinnamon filling, and cream cheese frosting create a perfect morning treat you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5-count) Pillsbury grands cinnamon rolls
- 1 cup (236 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Dough Rolling: Spread softened butter across the rolled-out dough, creating an even base for the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Filling Creation: Generously coat the buttered surface with a uniform layer of cinnamon and sugar, ensuring complete coverage.
- Rolling Technique: Tightly roll the dough from the long edge, forming a compact log with intricate cinnamon swirls inside.
- Portioning: Slice the log into 1-1.5 inch rounds using a sharp knife or dental floss, maintaining consistent thickness.
- Placement and Proofing: Arrange rolls in the prepared baking dish, allowing minimal spacing for rising, and let rest for 15-20 minutes to develop a soft, airy texture.
- Baking Process: Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops achieve a golden-brown hue and edges become delightfully crisp.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven and allow brief cooling before adorning with a luxurious cream cheese frosting drizzle.
Notes
- Precise Temperature Control: Maintain exact 350°F for consistent golden-brown color and even baking throughout the rolls.
- Strategic Slicing Technique: Use unflavored dental floss instead of a knife for perfectly clean, uniform roll cuts without squishing the delicate dough.
- Resting and Rising Hack: Allow adequate rising time to develop soft, airy texture; warmer kitchen environments can speed up proofing process.
- Frosting Pro Tip: Apply cream cheese frosting while rolls are still warm but not scorching hot, enabling smooth melting and maximum flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg