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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Irresistible Maple Frosting

Indulge in homemade cinnamon rolls topped with maple frosting, a perfect treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 18 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 18 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Pan
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

For the Dough

  • 4 cups Whole Milk can substitute with almond milk
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil melted coconut oil can be used
  • 1 cup Sugar using brown sugar deepens flavor
  • 2 packets Active Dry Yeast instant yeast works without pre-activation
  • 8 cups All-Purpose Flour can be swapped with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder important for rising
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda essential for lighter rolls
  • 1 tsp Salt no substitutes

For the Filling

  • 3/4 cup Melted Salted Butter unsalted can be used with a pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon adjust to taste

For the Frosting

  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar can substitute with stevia
  • 1 tsp Maple Flavoring vanilla extract as a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Whole Milk additional milk may be needed for texture
  • 1/2 cup Strongly Brewed Coffee can replace with water or milk

Instructions
 

Preparing the Cinnamon Rolls

  • In a pan, scald the whole milk, then mix in vegetable oil and sugar. Let cool for 45 minutes before sprinkling in active dry yeast.
  • Once the yeast is activated, stir in all-purpose flour and cover. Allow the mixture to sit for 1 hour to rise.
  • Mix in additional flour along with baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Let the dough rise until it has doubled in size.
  • On a floured surface, roll out half the dough into a thin rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Spread melted butter over the dough, then sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Roll the dough tightly and seal the edge.
  • Slice the rolled dough into 3/4 to 1-inch thick pieces and place in buttered pans.
  • Allow the rolled pieces to rise for 20-30 minutes before baking.
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F and bake the rolls for 15-18 minutes.
  • In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, maple flavoring, milk, coffee, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  • Drizzle the warm frosting over the rolls right after baking.

Notes

Best served warm, optional to top with chopped nuts for added crunch.
Keyword baking, breakfast, brunch, cinnamon rolls, dessert, maple frosting