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The allure of freshly baked cinnamon rolls wafting through your home can transform any ordinary morning into a delightful occasion. There’s something magical about the aroma of warm cinnamon and sugar filling the air, inviting everyone to gather around for a treat that promises to soothe the soul. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast treat or a decadent dessert, these Ultimate Gooey Homemade Cinnamon Rolls provide the perfect combination of warmth, sweetness, and comforting flavors.

Ultimate Gooey Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

These cinnamon rolls are soft, gooey, and bursting with cinnamon flavor, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk warmed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk

Instructions

  • Combine warmed milk and yeast in a small bowl; let sit for 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and salt; create a well and add yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.
  • Stir until a soft dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes.
  • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
  • Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter over it.
  • Mix brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the buttered dough.
  • Roll dough tightly from one edge and slice into 12 pieces.
  • Arrange rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Prepare icing by mixing powdered sugar and milk until smooth; drizzle over warm rolls.

Notes

Serve warm for the best experience.
Keyword breakfast, cinnamon rolls, dessert, gooey, homemade