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Overnight Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Overnight Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting Bliss

Enjoy a cozy breakfast with these Overnight Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting, perfect for prepping ahead.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free blend if needed.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can be reduced for lower sugar content.
  • 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast Use active dry yeast if instant is unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Warm to about 110°F for yeast activation.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melted; substitute with dairy-free butter for vegan.
  • 1 large Egg Use a flax egg for vegan option.
For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Substitute with coconut sugar for a healthier option.
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Use vegan cream cheese for dairy-free.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking pan
  • whisk
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Warm the whole milk to about 110°F and melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter. Mix them with the dry ingredients and add the egg. Knead until smooth and elastic for about 5-7 minutes, then form into a ball. Place in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise overnight in a warm area.
Filling Preparation
  1. The next morning, mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. Spread softened butter on the dough, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top, then roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 rolls.
Second Rise
  1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and arrange the sliced rolls inside. Cover with a towel and let rise for 30-45 minutes until doubled in size.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Remove and let cool slightly before frosting.
Frosting Application
  1. Prepare the frosting by beating together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm rolls and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use dental floss to slice rolls for clean cuts. Let rolls cool for 10-15 minutes before frosting to avoid melting.

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