Christmas Morning Cinnamon Rolls
These pillowy, indulgent cinnamon rolls are the ultimate Christmas morning treat that the whole family will wake up excited to enjoy. Drizzled with a rich cream cheese glaze, they are warm, fragrant, and impossibly soft.
Fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls with cream cheese glaze perfect for Christmas morning.
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Ingredients
Dough
Filling
Instructions
Make and Proof the Dough
Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it foam for 5 minutes. Combine with flour and a pinch of salt, knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
Fill and Roll
Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a large rectangle on a floured surface. Spread softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the brown sugar and ground cinnamon mixture all over the buttered surface.
Slice and Second Rise
Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log and cut into 12 equal rolls. Arrange in a greased baking dish, cover, and allow to rise again for 30 minutes until puffy and touching each other.
Bake and Glaze
Bake at 375 degrees F for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Mix cream cheese with powdered sugar and a splash of milk to make a glaze and drizzle generously over the warm rolls before serving.
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