Description
These Christmas Eve cinnamon rolls are a festive treat that will fill your home with warm, inviting aromas. Soft, gooey, and drizzled with a sweet glaze, each bite offers a delightful balance of cinnamon and sugar that evokes cherished holiday memories. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these irresistible rolls are sure to be a hit at your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (lukewarm)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Activate Yeast: Warm the milk until lukewarm. Stir in yeast and sugar; let sit until bubbly (5-10 minutes).
- 2. Mix Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add melted butter, activated yeast mixture, and egg; mix until combined.
- 3. Knead: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 4. First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled (about 1 hour).
- 5. Prepare Filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- 6. Shape Rolls: Roll out dough into a rectangle (12×18 inches), spread cinnamon filling evenly, then roll tightly from one end and slice into 12 pieces.
- 7. Second Rise: Place rolls in a greased baking dish with space between them; cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- 8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- 9. Glaze: Mix powdered sugar with vanilla extract and milk to drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg