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 100°F (38°C); 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar, divided; 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons (14g) active dry or instant yeast (2 standard size packets)*; 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature and cut into 4 pieces; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 and 1/2 cups (563g) all-purpose flour or bread flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed; 2 teaspoons canola, vegetable, or olive oil for bowl (or use nonstick spray); 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 2/3 cup (135g) 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.

Updated at: Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:33:15 GMT