Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American

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"These cinnamon rolls are one of my favorite treats to bake 👩‍🍳"

-- @NimitaCooks

These classic cinnamon rolls are fluffy, gooey, and topped with a simple vanilla icing for a heavenly morning treat.

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Serves or Makes: 6

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Step 1
In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups of warm milk, ½ cup of granulated sugar, ½ cup unsalted melted butter, and 2 teaspoons active dry yeast. Let sit for 15 minutes until bubbles to form.
Step 2
Add 4 cups of all-purpose flour to the mixture. Using either a spoon or your hands, mix together to form a dough. Cover and let rise 1 hour.
Step 3
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until elastic and smooth. Roll out the dough using a rolling pin and shape into a 1/4 inch thick rectangle.
Step 4
Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease a baking tray with butter.
Step 5
Make the filling: in a separate bowl, mix together ¾ cup of brown sugar, 3/4 cup room temperature butter and 2 ½ tablespoons cinnamon.
Step 6
Spread the filling over the dough using a flat spatula. Beginning at one end of the rectangle, roll the dough into a log as tightly as possible.
Step 7
Use dental floss, butcher's twine, or a sharp knife to cut the dough into 6 rolls. Let proof for 10 minutes.
Step 8
Place the rolls on the prepared tray 1-2 inches apart. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking another 5-10 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
Step 9
Allow the cinnamon rolls to cool for 10 minutes.
Step 10
Meanwhile, make the icing. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, water and vanilla extract. Pour the icing over the cinnamon rolls and serve.