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Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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Soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls topped with a rich and creamy maple cream cheese frosting. This recipe yields 12 delicious rolls perfect for a cozy breakfast or dessert. The dough is enriched with eggs and butter, filled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture, and finished with a sweet maple-infused frosting for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk, warmed to approximately 100°F
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature, divided into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing your baking pan
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar mixed with 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon (filling)

Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–3 tablespoons milk (optional, to thin frosting as needed)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, kosher salt, and instant yeast. Warm the milk to approximately 100°F and add it along with the eggs and room temperature butter pieces. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  2. Knead the Dough: Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. The dough should be slightly tacky but not sticky.
  3. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. For convenience, you can refrigerate the dough for up to 24 hours and bring it back to room temperature before shaping.
  4. Roll Out the Dough: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle about 16×21 inches in size.
  5. Add Filling: Brush the melted butter evenly over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly on top.
  6. Shape the Rolls: Starting from one long side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal rolls using a sharp knife or dental floss.
  7. Second Rise: Place the rolls tightly in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish or spaced apart on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet if you prefer puffier rolls. Cover and let rise again until nearly doubled in size, about 30-45 minutes.
  8. Preheat and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Make Maple Cream Cheese Frosting: While the rolls bake, beat together the room temperature butter and cream cheese until creamy and smooth. Add maple syrup and powdered sugar and beat until combined and fluffy. Add 1-3 tablespoons of milk if needed to reach desired spreading consistency.
  10. Frost and Serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly for 5-10 minutes. Spread the maple cream cheese frosting generously over the warm rolls. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • You can prepare the dough up to 24 hours in advance by refrigerating it before the first rise; just bring it to room temperature before rolling.
  • The maple cream cheese frosting can be made 48 hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator with plastic wrap touching the surface.
  • Pack rolls tightly in the pan to fit more easily in the fridge or space apart for puffier rolls.
  • This recipe uses instant yeast which skips the need for activation, speeding up preparation.

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