Frosted Cinnamon Rolls

Total Time

Prep: 35 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.

Makes

21 rolls

Updated: Sep. 22, 2022
These pretty cinnamon rolls are absolutely marvelous and taste just like the ones sold at the mall. Topped with a sweet cream cheese frosting, they are best served warm with coffee. Or reheat leftover rolls in the microwave and enjoy any time of day. —Velma Horton, LaGrange, California
Frosted Cinnamon Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk (70° to 80°)
  • 1/4 cup water (70° to 80°)
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 1/4 cup instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • FILLING:
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • FROSTING:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In bread machine pan, place first nine ingredients in order suggested by manufacture. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons water or flour if needed).
  2. When cycle is completed, turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Roll into a 17x10-in. rectangle. Spread with butter; sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting from a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 21 slices.
  3. Place 12 slices, cut side down, in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan and nine rolls in a 9-in. square baking pan. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  4. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks for 10 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, beat frosting ingredients until smooth. Frost warm rolls. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 266 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.