Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, add the flour, instant dry yeast, white sugar, salt, warm milk, egg, softened dough butter, and 2–3 teaspoons vanilla extract.

2. 2

   Mix and knead until the dough comes together and is no longer sticky.

3. 3

   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.

   Start 30-minute timer
4. 4

   While the dough rises, mix the softened filling butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar to make the filling.

5. 5

   Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle.

6. 6

   Spread the filling evenly over the dough.

7. 7

   Roll the dough tightly and cut it into equal pieces.

8. 8

   Arrange the pieces in a baking pan and let them rise again for about 20 minutes.

   Start 20-minute timer
9. 9

   Pour an unspecified amount of heavy cream on and around the cinnamon rolls.

10. 10

    Bake at 350°F (180 °C) (180°C (350 °F)) for 25–30 minutes, until lightly golden.

    Start 30-minute timer
11. 11

    For the frosting, mix the softened cream cheese and frosting butter until smooth.

12. 12

    Add the powdered sugar and mix well.

13. 13

    Stir in the vanilla extract, then adjust the consistency with milk as needed.

14. 14

    Spread the frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls and serve.