COPYCAT CINNABON CINNAMON ROLLS RECIPE

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while providing moisture.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

Warm 1 cup of milk in the microwave to between 105 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

Add 1 package of active dry yeast to the warm milk and mix lightly, then set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup granulated white sugar, 1/3 cup softened butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 eggs; mix until well combined.

Add the yeast milk mixture to the mixing bowl and mix.

Incorporate 4 cups of flour into the mixture until combined.

Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.

In a medium bowl, mix together 1/3 cup softened butter, 1 cup brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons cinnamon until well combined to create the filling.

After the dough has risen, lightly flour a work surface and knead the dough for a few minutes until not sticky.

Roll the dough into a rectangle approximately 12 by 18 inches and 1/4 inch thick.

Spread the filling mixture evenly over the dough using a spatula.

Starting from the bottom long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log.

Butter a 13 by 9 baking dish or spray with cooking spray.

Cut the rolled dough into 1 1/2 inch pieces using a scraper and place them in the prepared baking dish.

Wrap a damp towel around the baking dish and let the rolls rest for 30 minutes to rise again.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bake the cinnamon rolls in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, checking to ensure they do not over brown.

In a medium bowl, mix together 6 tablespoons softened butter, 1/4 cup softened cream cheese, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar until well combined to create the glaze.

Once the rolls are out of the oven, glaze them while they are still warm.

Cooking Techniques

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