---
title: Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
author: Family Kitchen
servings: 12
prep_time: 45m
cook_time: 25m
tags:
  - breakfast
  - baking
  - holiday
  - family-favorite
source: Family Recipe
---

[-- Dough Preparation --]

Bring @unsalted butter{6%tbsp} and @egg{1%large} out of the refrigerator at least 1 hour prior so they come to room temperature.

Add @all-purpose flour{3%cups}, @sugar{3%tbsp}, and @salt{1/2%tsp} to the bowl of a #stand mixer{}. Whisk together.

Cut the softened butter into 4–6 pieces and distribute around the dry mix. In a small container, crack and beat the egg.

Warm @whole milk{6%oz} in the microwave (roughly 90–100°F). Add @active dry yeast{2%tsp} to the milk and stir.

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, then pour in the milk-yeast mixture and beaten egg.

Attach the dough hook to the stand mixer and mix on low until incorporated, then increase speed to medium. Knead until smooth, elastic, and pulling cleanly away from the bowl, about ~knead{5%minutes}.

Shape dough into a smooth ball, return to the greased bowl, cover, and let proof until doubled in size, about ~proof{2%hours}.

[-- Cinnamon Filling --]

In a small container, combine @granulated sugar{1/2%cup}, @ground cinnamon{1%heaping tbsp}, @fresh ground nutmeg{1/4%tsp}, and a @pinch of salt{}.

Melt @unsalted butter{3/4%cup} in a #bowl{}, stir in the sugar-spice mix until it forms a cohesive, spreadable paste, and let cool slightly.

[-- Shaping & Baking --]

Butter a #9x13-inch baking dish{}. Dust your work surface with flour.

Turn out dough, punch down, and roll into a 12x16-inch rectangle with a #rolling pin{}.

Spread cinnamon filling evenly over dough, leaving a small clean border at one edge. Roll tightly into a log.

Using unflavored #dental floss{} or a sharp knife, slice log into 12 even rolls. Arrange cut-side up in the baking dish (3x4 arrangement).

Cover loosely and let proof a second time until puffy and doubled, about ~second proof{30%to 45%minutes}.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls until golden brown, about ~bake{20%to 25%minutes}. Let cool slightly in the dish.

[-- Cream Cheese Frosting --]

In the stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat softened @cream cheese{8%oz} and room-temperature @unsalted butter{1/2%cup} on high until smooth and fluffy.

Beat in @vanilla extract{2%tsp} and a @pinch of salt{}. On low speed, gradually add sifted @powdered sugar{2%cups} until smooth and creamy.

Spread generous frosting over warm cinnamon rolls and serve immediately!