The Best Cinnamon Rolls {Cheryl's Famous Recipe}
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Large, pillowy cinnamon rolls flavored with cardamom and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. These are a special-occasion treat that requires time for rising and proofing but reward you with bakery-quality results. Perfect for holiday breakfasts, brunches, or indulgent desserts.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 12- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup neutral-flavored oil
- 2 cups milk (scalded (heat to just below a boil), I use 2% milk)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (I use unbleached)
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast (see note for active dry yeast)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 8-12 tablespoons salted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom (optional but delicious)
- 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup salted butter (softened)
- Pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 225M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 3h 25m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 547mg
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 165mg
- Calcium
- 82mg
- Iron
- 0.84mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 205M
- SODIUM
- 547MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.