Cinnamon Rolls Recipe: Quick and Easy Holiday Baking

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining moisture.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while providing a creamy texture.

Heat milk in a small saucepan over low heat until warm but not boiling.

Sprinkle yeast over warm milk and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.

Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the flour mixture.

Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.

Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon evenly.

Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into equal pieces.

Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

While baking, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar to create frosting.

Remove rolls from the oven and let cool slightly before frosting.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens