The BEST Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

Honey is a natural sweetener with additional nutrients.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, add 1 cup warm milk and 1/4 cup granulated sugar.

Add 1 packet of active dry yeast and mix; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.

In a large bowl, combine 4 and 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup light brown sugar, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.

Melt 1/2 cup butter in the microwave.

Add the dry ingredients to the mixer with the yeast mixture, melted butter, 1 large egg, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.

Mix on low until combined, then increase to medium and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is tacky but not sticky.

Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover loosely, and let rise in a warm place for 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours until doubled in size.

For the filling, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 and 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon in a medium bowl.

Lightly flour the countertop and roll out the dough into a 12x24 inch rectangle.

Spread 6 tablespoons of softened butter over the dough, leaving one short edge blank.

Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.

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

Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Cut the log into 2-inch slices using dental floss or string for clean cuts.

Place the slices in the baking dish and let rise until puffy.

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