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Hayley's Famous Cinnamon Rolls

Course Breakfast, Dessert
Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 16

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!