Homemade Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Homemade Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 3 h 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 3 h 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C); 2/3 cup (133g) granulated sugar, divided; 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons (14g) active dry or instant yeast (2 standard packets)*; 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature and cut into 4 pieces; 4 and 1/2 cups (563g) all-purpose flour or bread flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons oil or butter for the bowl (or use nonstick spray); 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 2/3 cup (133g) packed light or dark brown sugar; 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon; 4 ounces (113g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar; 1 Tablespoon (15ml) heavy cream or milk; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Prep:3h 30minCook:25min

This recipe yields a pan of buttery soft, gooey cinnamon sweet, and extra fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls topped with tangy cream cheese icing. You can make the cinnamon rolls within a few hours or get started the night before using the overnight preparation option. This recipe is also in my cookbook, Sally's Baking 101.

Updated at: Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:03:20 GMT