Name: Quick & Easy Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients: 3-1/2 cups warm water; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup oil (or melted butter); 6 Tablespoons dry yeast; 1 Tablespoon salt; 3 whole eggs (beaten); 10-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon (or to taste); 1/2 cup butter (softened); 8 ounce cream cheese (softened); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-2 Tablespoons heavy cream or milk; 3-1/2-4 cups powdered sugar; 1 pinch salt

Soft, fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls filled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a creamy frosting. A warm, comforting treat that feels special but is simple to make.

This recipe is a family favorite, provided by. Sheri King

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Quick & Easy Cinnamon Rolls

Soft yeast-raised cinnamon rolls filled with cinnamon sugar and finished with a smooth cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups warm water
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup oil or melted butter
6 Tablespoons dry yeast
1 Tablespoon salt
3 whole eggs beaten
10-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Cinnamon Sugar

1 cup granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon or to taste

Cream Cheese Frosting

1/2 cup butter softened
8 ounce cream cheese softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2 Tablespoons heavy cream or milk
3-1/2-4 cups powdered sugar
1 pinch salt

Instructions

Make the Dough

In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, sugar, and oil. Stir and let sit until foamy.
Add salt, eggs, and about 6 cups flour. Mix until smooth.
Gradually add remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
Knead for 5–8 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
Cover and let rest while preparing the filling.
In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
Roll dough into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
Spread melted butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Roll dough tightly into a log.
Slice rolls about 1 inch thick and place in greased baking pans.
Cover and let rise until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden.

Make the Frosting

Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.
Add vanilla, powdered sugar, cream, and salt. Beat until fluffy.
Spread frosting over warm rolls.

Notes

Rolls can be assembled ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
Baked rolls freeze well for up to 2 months; thaw and warm before serving.
For clean cuts, use unflavored dental floss or string instead of a knife.
Frosting can be thinned for a drizzle or thickened for a bakery-style finish.
These rolls are best enjoyed warm, fresh from the oven.

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