Description
Overnight Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect breakfast treat that transforms lazy mornings into delightful experiences. Imagine waking up to the sweet aroma of soft, gooey rolls filled with cinnamon and topped with a creamy icing. These rolls can be prepared the night before, allowing you to bake them fresh in the morning for an indulgent start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cream cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and granulated sugar; sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix all-purpose flour and salt in another bowl, then gradually add to the yeast mixture, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth; place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour.
- While rising, prepare the filling by mixing melted butter with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread the filling evenly, roll tightly into a log, and slice into 12 pieces.
- Place rolls in greased baking pans and let rise for an additional 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For icing, mix powdered sugar with vanilla extract and enough milk for desired consistency; drizzle over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg