Gooey Homemade Cinnamon Rolls {from scratch!}

Gooey Homemade Cinnamon Rolls {from scratch!}

12 servings
Fluffy. Soft. Moist. These Gooey Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are thick, super fluffy, packed with cinnamon-y goodness, and lathered with a luscious cream cheese frosting! They are simple to make, require no mixer, and can be easily made ahead of time!

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 - 3/4 cups Bread Flour)

    600g

  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar

    65g

  • 2 packets Instant Yeast
  • 1 1/3 cup Milk

    315ml

  • 1/3 cup Salted Butter

    75g

  • 1 Egg

    large, room temperature

  • 1/4 cup Salted Butter

    55g

  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar

    140g

  • 2 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 1 package Cream Cheese

    8oz

  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter

    115g

  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar

    240g

  • 1 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste

    or vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour with sugar and yeast. Whisk to sift and aerate the mixture. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Spread softened butter over surface of the dough rectangle, leaving a 1/2" border that is butter free.

  3. 3

    In a medium sized bowl, combine softened butter with cream cheese. Start by mashing with a fork/spoon until creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla paste/extract then mix together until mixture resembles a clumpy paste. Finally, use a whisk to beat together icing.

Gooey Homemade Cinnamon Rolls {from scratch!}

Gooey Homemade Cinnamon Rolls {from scratch!}

12 servings

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About this Recipe

Imagine waking up to the irresistible aroma of warm, fluffy cinnamon rolls, fresh from your oven. These Gooey Homemade Cinnamon Rolls deliver that dream, bringing bakery-level comfort right to your kitchen with ease.

What sets these cinnamon rolls apart is their incredible texture: thick, super fluffy, and undeniably moist, a result of carefully selected ingredients like bread flour and instant yeast. Plus, you won't need a stand mixer, making them truly accessible for any home baker.

Prepare for a truly indulgent experience. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of tender, airy dough generously swirled with a rich, cinnamon-y brown sugar filling. The crowning glory is a luscious, tangy cream cheese frosting that melts into the warm rolls, creating that signature gooey perfection we all crave. You'll find these rolls strike the perfect balance between sweetness and spice, delivering deep comfort without being cloyingly sweet. They are an absolute treat that feels special but is surprisingly straightforward to prepare.

While perfect as is, you can personalize these rolls. You have a choice with the brown sugar, using either light or dark depending on your preference for a richer, deeper molasses note in the filling. While the recipe uses vanilla bean paste for its distinctive aroma, standard vanilla extract works perfectly well as a substitute for the frosting.

These Gooey Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are ideal for a leisurely weekend breakfast, a festive brunch, or as a delightful treat to share with loved ones. Serve them warm, perhaps with a strong cup of coffee or a glass of cold milk.

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