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Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe {Copycat Cinnabon Recipe}

Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe {Copycat Cinnabon Recipe}

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If you’re craving a warm, gooey treat to brighten your mornings, look no further than this Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe {Copycat Cinnabon Recipe}. These delightful cinnamon rolls are perfect for family breakfasts, special occasions, or just those moments when you deserve a little sweetness. The irresistible aroma of cinnamon wafting through your home is sure to create a cozy atmosphere. Plus, sharing fresh, homemade rolls with loved ones will impress everyone! Best of all, this easy recipe allows even novice bakers to create tender, fluffy rolls that are simply heavenly.

Ingredients

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  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup cream cheese
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • â…› tsp salt
  • 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • â…“ cup softened butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups flour
  • For the filling: 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp cinnamon
  • â…“ cup softened butter

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm milk and let it sit.
  2. In another bowl, mix sugar, butter, salt, eggs, and flour until blended.
  3. Combine the milk/yeast mixture with the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  4. Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for about an hour until doubled in size.
  5. Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread the filling evenly over it.
  6. Roll tightly from one edge and cut into slices.
  7. Place rolls in an oiled pan and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Prepare icing while the rolls bake and drizzle it on warm rolls before serving.

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