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Easy One Hour Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Easy One Hour Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Try this Easy One Hour Cinnamon Rolls Recipe for soft, gooey homemade cinnamon rolls topped with luscious cream cheese icing—all ready in just one hour! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any gathering, these cinnamon rolls are sure to impress with their delightful aroma and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Best of all, there’s no long wait for the dough to rise, making them ideal for quick cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Filling: 1 stick unsalted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon
  • Cream Cheese Icing: cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Melt butter and heat milk until warm (100–110°F). Mix in yeast and sugar; let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Add egg, salt, and vanilla to the yeast mixture. Gradually stir in flour until soft dough forms.
  3. Shape into a ball and let it proof in a warm oven for about 10 minutes.
  4. Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter, sugars, cinnamon, and vanilla.
  5. Roll out dough into a rectangle and spread filling evenly on top. Roll tightly and cut into slices.
  6. Place rolls in a greased baking pan and bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Allow to cool slightly before glazing with cream cheese icing.

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