Irresistible Cream Cheese Cinnamon Sugar Rolls
Deliciously fluffy and sweet rolls filled with cream cheese and cinnamon sugar, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup butter, melted
For the Filling
- 1 package cream cheese, softened (8 ounces)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup butter, softened (for filling)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and measure them out.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Making the Dough
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly before adding milk and melted butter.
- Stir until everything is combined to form a soft dough.
Forming the Rolls
- Roll the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- In another bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a separate bowl until it resembles paste, then spread it over the cream cheese layer.
- Starting from one of the longer sides, roll the dough tightly into a log.
- Cut the rolled dough into 1-inch pieces.
Baking
- Grease a baking dish and arrange the rolls inside, leaving space between them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
You can customize these rolls by adding nuts, fruits, or different spices. To enhance flavor, consider adding vanilla extract to the dough and drizzling icing on top after baking.