There’s nothing quite like the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls filling your kitchen. Soft, pillowy dough swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting—these cinnamon rolls are the perfect indulgence for any time of day.
Whether you’re looking for a cozy breakfast treat, a special weekend brunch addition, or a sweet snack to share, this recipe will quickly become a go-to. They’re easy to make from scratch and guaranteed to have everyone coming back for more.
Dough + Filling
| Ingredient | Quantity | Unit |
| Oat milk (warm, 105–115°F) | 1/3 | Cup |
| Butter | 1/4 | Cup |
| Egg | 1 | – |
| Egg yolk | 1 | – |
| Granulated sugar | 1/4 | Cup |
| Salt | 1/2 | Teaspoons |
| Active dry yeast | 2 1/4 | Teaspoon |
| All purpose flour | 2 | Cups |
| Bread flour | 1 | Cups |
| Plant-based butter (for filling) | 1/4 | Cup |
| Dark brown sugar | 1/3 | Cup |
| Cinnamon | 1 | Tablespoon |
Cream Cheese Frosting
| Ingredient | Quantity | Unit |
| Cream cheese | 4 | Ounces |
| Vanilla extract | 1 | Teaspoon |
| Confectioners sugar | 1 | Cup |
Instructions
- Warm the oat milk to 105 to 115°F and combine it with the active dry yeast. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, egg, egg yolk, and granulated sugar. Add the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
- Add the salt, all purpose flour, and bread flour. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Roll the dough into a 12 by 15 inch rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread the plant-based butter over the dough. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the butter.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased 9 by 13 inch baking dish, cover, and let rise again for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the frosting by beating the cream cheese, vanilla extract, and confectioners sugar until smooth.
- Let the rolls cool slightly, then spread the frosting over the top and serve warm.
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