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Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients
19
Steps
6
Oven
350°F
Yield
12 Rolls
Category
Baking & Sweets

Ingredients

The Dough

  • Pudding Mix: 1 pack Vanilla Cook & Serve Pudding (approx. 1.3 oz / 37 g)
  • Milk: 1 cup (250 ml)
  • Water: ¼ cup (50 ml)
  • Sugar: 2 ½ tbsp
  • Butter: ¼ cup (60 g), melted or very soft
  • Egg: 1 large egg, cold
  • Yeast: 1 packet (approx. 0.25 oz / 7 g)
  • Salt: 1 tsp
  • Dough Spices: 1 ½ tsp Cinnamon + ½ tsp Allspice
  • Flour: 3 ½ cups (440 g) All-Purpose Flour [Have extra on hand]

The Filling

  • Butter: 7 tbsp (100 g), softened
  • Brown Sugar: ¾ cup packed (150 g)
  • Cinnamon: 2 ½ tbsp
  • Binder: ½ tbsp Cornstarch (Keeps the filling from leaking out)

The Spiced Frosting

  • Cream Cheese: 4.5 oz (125 g), softened
  • Butter: ¼ cup (60 g), softened
  • Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp
  • Powdered Sugar: Start with 1 cup (125 g) — Add more to taste
  • Frosting Spices: ¼ tsp Cinnamon + 1 pinch Allspice

Directions

  1. Make the Pudding Dough Base

    • In a saucepan, bring 1 cup (250 ml) milk to a boil.
    • Mix 1 pack pudding powder with ¼ cup (50 ml) water, then whisk into the boiling milk. Cook until thick.
    • Remove from heat. Mix in ¼ cup (60 g) soft butter, 2 ½ tbsp sugar, and the 1 cold egg.
    • The Finger Test: Cool until lukewarm. Stir in 1 packet yeast and let sit for 5 minutes.

  2. Knead & Rise

    • In a bowl, combine 3 ½ cups (440 g) flour, 1 tsp salt, and dough spices.
    • Pour the pudding mixture over the flour. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
    • Cover and let rest for 1–2 hours.

  3. Prepare the Filling

    • Mix 100 g softened butter, ¾ cup brown sugar, cinnamon, and the binder (flour/cornstarch) into a paste.

  4. Assemble

    • Roll the dough into a rectangle roughly 12 x 18 inches.
    • Spread the filling evenly.
    • Roll tightly into a log.
    • Slice into 12 rolls (about 1.5 inches wide).
    • Place into a greased 9x13-inch pan (3 rows of 4).
    • Cover and rise for 30 minutes.

  5. Bake

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). (can also do an egg wash here!)
    • Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.

  6. Frost

    • Mix cheese, butter, vanilla, spices, and start with 1 cup of powdered sugar. Adjust sugar to taste.
    • Frost while warm.