coffee cinnamon rolls

Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls with a coffee-kissed brown sugar filling, finished with a coffee cream cheese frosting. Rest, pour on cream, then bake until gooey and tender.

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Step 1

Combine warm water, active dry yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar. Let rest for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Add 1/3 cup sugar, the whisked egg and egg yolk, flour, salt, and melted butter. Mix/knead to a smooth dough. If dough is too sticky to handle, add flour 1 tbsp at a time until smooth (do not add too much).

Step 3

Make filling: combine softened butter, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, and instant coffee granules (or espresso powder).

Step 4

Assemble rolls with the filling, then let rest for 30 minutes before pouring heavy cream over them.

Step 5

Pour 8 tbsp heavy cream over the risen rolls before baking.

Step 6

Bake at 350°F (177°C) for approximately 30 minutes.

Step 7

Make frosting: mix cream cheese, softened butter, vanilla, espresso powder, milk, and powdered sugar. Frost rolls as desired.