Hayley’s Famous Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
**Full Recipe:**
- 2 cups Warm Milk microwave for 90 seconds, then test
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons Yeast
- 1 cup Sugar divided
- 4 Eggs
- 3/4 cup Butter melted
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 8 1/2 – 9 cups Flour
**Brown Sugar Filling:**
- 1/2 cup Butter softened
- 2 3/4 cups Brown Sugar
- 4-5 Tablespoons Cinnamon
**Cream Cheese Frosting:**
- 1 cup Butter softened
- 1 8-ounce pkg. Cream Cheese (softened)
- 5 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
**Half Recipe:**
- 1 cup Warm Milk microwave for 90 seconds and then test
- 1 1/4 Tablespoons Yeast
- 1/2 cup Sugar divided
- 2 large Eggs
- 6 Tablespoons Butter melted
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 4 1/4 – 4 1/2 cups Flour
**Brown Sugar Filling:**
- 1/4 cup Butter softened
- 1 1/3 cups Brown Sugar
- 2-3 Tablespoons Cinnamon
**Cream Cheese Frosting:**
- 1/2 cup Butter softened
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 2 3/4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
- Warm milk in a microwave-safe bowl for about 90 seconds.
- Add yeast and stir.
- Place 1 cup of sugar in a measuring cup. Scoop out 2 tablespoons of sugar and place in a bowl. Stir and let the yeast proof for 5-10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine remaining sugar, eggs, melted butter, and salt. Once yeast is activated, add the mixture to the bowl. Stir in flour, 3 cups at a time, and watch for the dough to start coming off the sides of the bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees, then turn it off. Place the dough in an oven-safe bowl, cover with a moist towel, and let it rise in the oven for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- After the dough has doubled, roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle.
- Spread softened butter over the dough, and sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on top.
- Roll up the dough tightly and slice into rolls.
- Place on greased baking sheets, cover loosely with a towel or plastic wrap, and let rise for at least 1 hour.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 9-12 minutes.
- To make the frosting, cream together butter and cream cheese for 2 minutes. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Spread the frosting over slightly cooled cinnamon rolls.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
*This recipe makes a large batch of cinnamon rolls. If you prefer a smaller batch, feel free to cut the recipe in half. Get ready to savor the deliciousness!