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Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Frosting Recipe

Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Frosting Recipe
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Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Frosting. These tender, fluffy rolls are filled with a buttery cinnamon sugar mixture and topped with a decadent brown butter frosting that will have you coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 1 packet active dry yeast (equals 2¼ teaspoons)
  • ¼ cup warm water (110°-115°F)
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • Pinch of fresh nutmeg, grated
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 5 tablespoons salted butter, melted (110°F)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 cup whole milk, warm (110°F)
  • ¾ cup heavy cream (reserved for pouring over risen rolls), room temperature

Cinnamon Sugar Filling:

  • 1 stick salted butter, room temperature
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1½ tablespoons cinnamon

Brown Butter Frosting:

  • 5 tablespoons salted butter
  • 5 ounces cream cheese, full-fat, room temperature
  • 1½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅔ cup plus 1½ tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk

Instructions

  1. Brown Butter: Prepare the brown butter first. It needs to be close to room temperature when making the frosting. You can make the brown butter the night before.
  2. Yeast: In a small bowl, combine yeast, warm water, and sugar. Allow yeast to double in size, about 15 minutes.
  3. Cinnamon Rolls: In a standing mixer bowl, mix 2 cups of flour, sugar, nutmeg, and salt. Add melted butter, yeast mixture, eggs, and warm milk. Knead until a dough forms, then let it rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Knead the dough for 7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let it rise for 1½-2 hours until doubled in size.
  5. Roll out the dough, spread the cinnamon sugar filling, roll it into a log, and cut into pieces. Place in a baking pan.
  6. Let the rolls rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  7. Pour heavy cream over the rolls and bake for 26-30 minutes. Top with brown butter frosting while warm.
  8. Cinnamon-Sugar Filling: Mix butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until combined.
  9. Brown Butter Frosting: Brown the butter, let it cool. Whisk cream cheese until fluffy, add brown butter, salt, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Whisk in milk until smooth.

Notes

  • For best results, let the dough rise in a warm place to ensure a good, fluffy texture.
  • Make the brown butter ahead of time to allow it to cool properly before making the frosting.
  • These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated briefly in the microwave.

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Keywords: Cinnamon Rolls, Brown Butter Frosting, Homemade, Sweet Rolls, Dessert

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