Easy Fail-Proof Cinnamon Rolls

Steps

1. 1

   In a small bowl, mix together the yeast, sugar, eggs, warm milk, melted butter, and salt.

2. 2

   Add the wet mixture to the flour in a large bowl and stir until combined. Note that this is a no-knead recipe, so you do not need a mixer.

3. 3

   Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, usually about 1 hour.

   Start 1-hour timer
4. 4

   On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a large rectangle.

5. 5

   Spread softened butter over the entire surface of the dough.

6. 6

   Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon over the buttered dough.

7. 7

   Roll the dough up tightly into a log.

8. 8

   Slice the log into individual rolls and place them in a greased baking pan.

9. 9

   Let the rolls rise one more time in the pan until puffy, about 30 minutes.

   Start 30-minute timer
10. 10

    Bake in a preheated oven (typically 350°F (180 °C)/175°C (350 °F)) until golden brown, approximately 15-20 minutes.

    Start 15-minute timer
11. 11

    While the rolls bake, prepare the frosting by whisking together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, melted butter, a pinch of salt, and milk until smooth.

12. 12

    Top the warm rolls with the cream cheese frosting and serve.