Description
If you’re looking for the ultimate breakfast treat, these easy cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing are a must-try. Using frozen bread dough as the base, this recipe saves time while still giving you that soft, fluffy, homemade taste. Filled with buttery cinnamon-sugar goodness and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, these cinnamon rolls are perfect for weekend mornings, holidays, or anytime you’re craving something sweet.
Ingredients
For the Cinnamon Rolls
- 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
For the Icing
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- Few drops of milk (if needed for consistency)
Instructions
- On a floured surface, roll the thawed bread dough into a rectangle.
- Brush the melted butter evenly over the dough.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle it evenly over the buttered dough.
- Starting from one end, roll the dough into a log shape.
- Slice the log into 2-inch thick rolls and arrange them in a greased casserole dish.
- Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm spot until the rolls have doubled in size, about 60 minutes depending on your kitchen temperature.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow the cinnamon rolls to cool for about 20 minutes before adding the icing.
Make the Cream Cheese Icing
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until creamy. If the icing is too thick, add a few drops of milk until you reach the desired consistency.
- Spread the icing over the slightly cooled cinnamon rolls and serve warm.
Notes
- Serving: Cinnamon rolls are best enjoyed warm, when the icing is slightly melted into the swirls. Serve them as a breakfast centerpiece, brunch item, or sweet afternoon snack. Pair with coffee, tea, or milk.
- Make-Ahead: Prepare the rolls the night before, cover tightly, and refrigerate. In the morning, allow them to come to room temperature and rise before baking.
- Room Temperature Storage: Keep rolls in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerator Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for about 20 seconds before serving.
- Freezing: Freeze baked rolls (without icing) in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, warm slightly in the oven, then frost before serving.