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Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Frosting Recipe

Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Frosting Recipe
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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Frosting. These soft, pillowy rolls are filled with a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture and topped with a decadent brown butter frosting that takes them to the next level of deliciousness.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 1 packet active dry yeast (equals 2¼ teaspoons)
  • ¼ cup warm water, ((110°-115°F))
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, (divided, spooned and leveled)
  • pinch fresh nutmeg, (grated)
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1¾ teaspoon kosher salt, (I use Diamond Crystal brand)
  • 5 tablespoons salted butter, (melted, 110°F)
  • 1 large egg, (room temperature)
  • 1 large egg yolk, (room temperature)
  • 1 cup whole milk (warm (110°F))
  • ¾ cup heavy cream, (SAVED FOR POURING OVER RISEN ROLLS) (room temp)

Filling:

  • 1 stick salted butter, (room temperature)
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar, (packed)
  • 1½ tablespoons cinnamon

Brown Butter Frosting:

  • 5 tablespoons salted butter
  • 5 ounces cream cheese, full-fat, (room temp)
  • 1½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, (I use Diamond Crystal brand)
  • ⅔ cup plus 1½ tablespoons powdered sugar, (sifted)
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk

Instructions

  1. Yeast: Prepare yeast by combining yeast, warm water, and sugar in a small bowl. Allow it to double in size.
  2. Cinnamon Rolls: Mix flour, sugar, nutmeg, and salt in a standing mixer bowl. Add melted butter, yeast mixture, eggs, and milk. Knead until dough forms. Let it rest, then knead for 7 minutes. Allow dough to rise. Roll out dough, add filling, roll into a log, cut into pieces, and let rise again. Bake at 375°F.
  3. Cinnamon-Sugar Filling: Combine butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  4. Brown Butter Frosting: Brown butter, then cool. Whisk cream cheese until fluffy, add brown butter, salt, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Finish with milk.

Notes

  • You can make the brown butter for the frosting the night before to save time.
  • Ensure the brown butter is cooled and slightly solid before adding it to the frosting ingredients.
  • For best results, serve the cinnamon rolls warm and top with the brown butter frosting just before serving.

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Keywords: Cinnamon rolls, Brown Butter Frosting, Homemade pastries

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