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Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe {Copycat Cinnabon Recipe}

Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe {Copycat Cinnabon Recipe}

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Indulge in the delightful experience of making the Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe {Copycat Cinnabon Recipe} right in your kitchen. These soft, gooey rolls capture the iconic Cinnabon flavor with a rich filling of cinnamon and brown sugar, all topped with a luscious cream cheese icing. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this easy-to-follow recipe will turn your home into a heavenly bakery. Impress your family and friends with these irresistibly delicious treats that are surprisingly simple to make. Once you try these homemade cinnamon rolls, you may never want store-bought again!

Ingredients

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  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup softened butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups flour
  • For Filling: 1 cup packed brown sugar, 3 tbsp cinnamon, ⅓ cup softened butter
  • For Icing: 1½ cups powdered sugar, ¼ cup cream cheese, ½ tsp vanilla, ⅛ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk in a large bowl.
  2. In another bowl, mix sugar, butter, salt, eggs, and flour until combined.
  3. Combine the milk/yeast mixture with dry ingredients; knead until incorporated.
  4. Let dough rise in an oiled bowl covered with a damp cloth for about an hour until it doubles in size.
  5. Roll out dough into a rectangular shape and spread the filling evenly over it.
  6. Roll tightly into a log and cut into slices.
  7. Place rolls in an oiled baking pan and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Prepare icing by mixing all ingredients until fluffy.

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