There’s something almost magical about the aroma of cinnamon rolls baking in the oven. It fills your kitchen with warmth, sweetness, and a promise of comfort. Whether you’re baking for a weekend brunch, a special occasion, or just because you deserve a little indulgence, homemade cinnamon rolls are always the right answer.
Forget the store-bought versions—these homemade rolls are soft, fluffy, loaded with gooey cinnamon sugar filling, and topped with dreamy cream cheese frosting. Once you make them from scratch, you’ll never look back.
🧁 Why Homemade Is Better
Store-bought cinnamon rolls are convenient, but nothing beats the texture and flavor of rolls made with love from your own kitchen. When you bake them yourself, you get:
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Soft, pillowy dough made fresh
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Real butter and cinnamon sugar filling
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Thick, luscious frosting that melts right in
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That unbeatable smell of fresh rolls coming out of the oven
🍞 Ingredients for the Dough:
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1 cup warm milk (110°F)
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2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon salt
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4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)
🍯 Ingredients for the Filling:
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2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
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2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
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1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
🧊 Ingredients for the Frosting:
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
👩🍳 How to Make Them:
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