Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Glaze (Printable Version)

Fluffy spiraled buns with cinnamon sugar filling and creamy vanilla glaze

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (7 g) active dry yeast
03 - 1 cup whole milk, lukewarm
04 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar
05 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1 large egg, room temperature
07 - ½ tsp salt

→ Filling

08 - ½ cup brown sugar, packed
09 - 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
10 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

→ Glaze

11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2–3 tbsp milk
13 - ½ tsp pure vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine lukewarm milk and yeast in a small bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until mixture becomes frothy.
02 - Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add melted butter, egg, and yeast mixture. Stir until dough forms.
03 - Knead dough on lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
04 - Punch down risen dough and roll into a 16x12 inch rectangle on floured surface.
05 - Spread softened butter evenly over dough surface. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle mixture over buttered dough.
06 - Starting from long side, tightly roll dough into log. Slice into 12 equal pieces.
07 - Arrange rolls in greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
08 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
09 - Bake rolls for 22–25 minutes until golden brown.
10 - While rolls cool slightly, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The dough comes together in minutes but tastes like it came from a pastry case
  • The frosting hits that perfect sweet creamy spot that makes you close your eyes
  • They reheat beautifully so youre basically meal prepping happiness
02 -
  • Hot milk kills yeast, so test it on your wrist like baby formula
  • Letting the dough rise in a slightly warm oven with just the light on works beautifully
  • Use dental floss to slice rolls by sliding it under the dough and crossing it over the top
03 -
  • Use kitchen scissors to trim any ragged edges before rolling for prettier spirals
  • Brown sugar compacts when measuring, so pack it down for accuracy
  • The glaze should be thick enough to coat a spoon but thin enough to pour
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