Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast (1 package)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 3 eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the filling:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 11 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1.5 tablespoons ground cinnamon
For the frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- In an electric mixer, combine warm milk, brown sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until bubbles form on the top.
- Add salt, vanilla extract, butter, eggs, and flour to the mixer. Use the hook attachment to knead the dough until it’s no longer sticky.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar, coconut sugar, softened butter, and cinnamon.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface, spread on the filling, and roll it into a log.
- Cut the log into individual pieces and place them in a buttered baking dish. Let them rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the rolls for 25 minutes.
- While the rolls bake, prepare the frosting by mixing all the ingredients in an electric mixer.
- Pour the frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy the heavenly aroma!
Notes
- Don’t overwork the dough.
- Prep ahead for stress-free baking.
- Enjoy the deliciousness of homemade cinnamon rolls!