👑 Classic Homemade Soft Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• ½ cup milk

• ½ cup water

• ¼ cup unsalted butter

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 packet (0.25 ounce) rapid-rise yeast

• 1 large egg

For the Filling:

• ¼ cup softened butter

• 1 cup packed brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened

• 3 tablespoons butter, softened

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Make the dough: In a medium saucepan, combine milk, water, and butter. Heat over medium until the butter melts, then remove from heat and let it cool to lukewarm.

2. Activate the yeast: Sprinkle the yeast into the lukewarm milk mixture. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.

3. Add the wet ingredients: Stir in the egg, sugar, and salt. Mix well.

4. Add the flour: Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.

5. Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.

6. Let it rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.

7. Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon until well combined.

8. Roll out the dough: Punch the dough down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle, about 12×8 inches.

9. Add the filling: Spread the softened butter over the dough, then evenly sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.

10. Roll and slice: Carefully roll the dough from one edge into a tight log, then slice it into 12 equal pieces.

11. Let them rise again: Arrange the slices in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes, or until they puff up.

12. Bake the rolls: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cinnamon rolls are golden brown.

13. Make the frosting: While the rolls are baking, beat together cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.

14. Frost and enjoy: Once the cinnamon rolls are baked, remove them from the oven and immediately spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls.

Enjoy your soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls with a rich cream cheese frosting!