My mom orders this literally every time we go out to lunch so when she came over last weekend I surprised her and made it at home

There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls wafting through your kitchen. These gooey, sweet treats are perfect for a weekend breakfast, a delightful brunch, or even a decadent afternoon snack.

This recipe provides a detailed guide to creating these delightful pastries from scratch, including a soft and pillowy dough, a warm and gooey cinnamon filling, and a creamy and decadent cream cheese icing.

Here’s a breakdown of the recipe with ingredients (in separate sections for dough, filling, and icing) and instructions for making homemade cinnamon rolls:

Ingredients:

Dough:

Filling:

Cream Cheese Icing:

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:

   • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
   • Combine the milk and butter in a separate heatproof bowl. Heat the mixture until the butter melts and the liquid is warm to the touch (around 110°F/43°C). Don’t overheat it!
   • Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk mixture.
   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients along with the egg. Stir with a rubber spatula or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment on medium speed until a soft dough forms.
   • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 3-5 minutes until you have a smooth ball. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
   • Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover loosely, and let it rise for 10 minutes.

2. Make the Filling:

   • While the dough is resting, prepare the filling by softening the butter and mixing it with the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.

3. Roll and Fill the Dough:

   • After 10 minutes, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 14×8-inch rectangle.
   • Spread the softened butter over the dough evenly.
   • Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture all over the dough.
   • Roll up the dough tightly to form a 14-inch log.
   • Cut the log into 10-12 even slices (these will be your cinnamon rolls).

4. Arrange and Rise:

   • Place the rolls in a lightly greased 9 or 10-inch round cake pan, pie dish, or square baking pan, leaving space between them for rising.
   • Cover the pan with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and allow the rolls to rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until they double in size.

5. Bake the Rolls:

   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Once the rolls have doubled in size, bake them for 24-27 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
   • If the tops start to brown too quickly, cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil.
   • The ideal internal temperature for the rolls is around 195-200°F (91-93°C). You can check this with an instant-read thermometer.
   • Take the pan out of the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool slightly as you prepare the icing.

6. Make the Icing and Enjoy!

   • Using a mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the butter and beat until combined.
   • Beat in the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract until you have a smooth icing.
   • Spread the icing over the warm rolls and serve immediately.

Tips:

• Leftover frosted or unfrosted rolls can be stored tightly covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator up to 5