Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 4 cups
• Granulated sugar - ½ cup
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Whole milk - 1 cup
• Unsalted butter - ¼ cup (melted)
• Active dry yeast - 2 ¼ teaspoons
• Egg - 1 large
• Brown sugar - 1 cup
• Ground cinnamon - 2 tablespoons
• Cream cheese - 4 ounces
• Powdered sugar - 1 cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.

2. 2.

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

3. 3.

   Add melted butter, yeast mixture, and egg to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

4. 4.

   Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth.

5. 5.

   Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

6. 6.

   Roll out the dough into a rectangle, approximately 12x18 inches.

7. 7.

   Brush the dough with melted butter, then sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over the surface.

8. 8.

   Tightly roll up the dough from the long side and cut into 12 equal pieces.

9. 9.

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

10. 10.

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

11. 11.

    Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

12. 12.

    While the rolls are baking, prepare the icing by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

13. 13.

    Spread the icing over warm rolls before serving.

Nutritional Facts