Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls with Creamy Glaze – Easy Homemade Recipe

These homemade cinnamon rolls with creamy glaze are soft, fluffy, and absolutely irresistible. Made with simple ingredients you likely already have at home, they’re filled with a rich cinnamon-sugar swirl and topped with a smooth cream cheese glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat, this recipe makes bakery-style cinnamon rolls that everyone will love.

Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls with Creamy Glaze – Easy Homemade Recipe

Recipe by George Zolis

5.0 from 2 votes

Course: DessertCuisine: SwidishDifficulty: Easy

Servings

15

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

25

minutes

Calories

290

kcal

Total time

55

minutes

Soft, fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling and creamy glaze. Easy, delicious, and perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

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• For the Dough

• 700 g 5 1/2 cup Bread Flour

• 100 g 1/2 cup Sugar

• 180 g 3/4 cup Milk, lukewarm

• 16 g 2 tbsp Dry Yeast

• 150 g 2/3 cup Butter, melted

• 1 pinch 1 pinch Salt

• 3 3 Eggs

• 2 2 Vanillin Capsules

• For the Filling

• 100 g 7 tbsp Butter, melted

• 200 g 1 cup Brown Sugar

• 15 g 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon

• For the Glaze

• 200 g 7 oz Cream Cheese

• 50 g 3 tbsp Milk

• 70 g 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar

How to make Cinnamon Rolls

• Prepare the Dough
• In a mixer bowl, combine the sugar, warm milk, and dry yeast. Stir lightly to dissolve.
• Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing gently.
• Add the melted butter, flour, and salt. Knead for about 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and not sticky.
• Shape into a ball, score a cross on top, and place in a bowl.
• Cover with a towel and let rise for about 1 hour.
• Once risen, transfer to a floured surface, knead lightly, and roll into a rectangle about 0.5–1 cm thick.
• Prepare the Filling
• In a bowl, mix the brown sugar with the cinnamon.
• Brush the dough with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
• Roll up tightly, sealing the edges by pressing gently.
• Cut into rolls about 3 cm thick.
• Proof & Bake
• Arrange rolls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
• Press each roll slightly with your hand, cover with a towel, and let rest for 25 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F.
• Bake on the lower rack for 20–25 minutes until golden.
• Remove and allow to cool.
• Prepare the Glaze
• In a bowl, mix cream cheese, half the milk, and powdered sugar until smooth.
• Add the remaining milk and beat until creamy.
• Spread glaze generously over the cooled cinnamon rolls.

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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls That Stay Soft & Fluffy

There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls wafting through your kitchen. This recipe gives you all the bakery-style goodness right at home — a soft, pillowy dough, a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling, and a creamy glaze that melts into every swirl.

Unlike store-bought versions, these rolls are made from scratch with wholesome ingredients. The secret to their fluffiness is the enriched dough with butter, eggs, and warm milk, which creates the perfect texture.

Tips for the Best Cinnamon Rolls

• Warm Milk for Yeast: Make sure the milk is lukewarm, not hot, so the yeast activates properly.
• Tight Roll: Rolling the dough tightly ensures beautiful spirals that hold their shape.
• Glaze While Warm: For extra gooey rolls, spread the glaze while they’re still slightly warm.

Variations

• Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the filling for crunch.
• Drizzle with caramel sauce instead of cream cheese glaze for a different twist.
• For holiday vibes, sprinkle in nutmeg or cardamom with the cinnamon.

These easy homemade cinnamon rolls are perfect for cozy mornings, weekend baking projects, or special occasions like Christmas and Easter brunch. Once you make them, you’ll never want to go back to store-bought.

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