- Ingredients
- For the Dough
- 1 cup warm milk around 110°F / 43°C
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour plus extra if needed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- For the Cinnamon Filling
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg optional, for a Christmas flavor boost
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch helps prevent sugar from leaking out
- For the Caramel Cream Cheese Icing
- 4 oz 113 g cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons caramel sauce store-bought or homemade
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
🧰 Required Kitchen Tools
To make these cinnamon rolls easily and professionally, you’ll need:
Stand mixer with dough hook (recommended but optional)
Large mixing bowl
Medium bowl for icing
Rolling pin
Measuring cups and spoons
Sharp knife or pastry cutter
Baking dish (9×13 inches)
Parchment paper (optional)
