Easy Cinnamon Roll Recipe

 Cinnamon rolls might be one of my top three fall baking favorites. They're warm, fluffy, and taste so good! Yesterday, I made a batch of cinnamon rolls to take to a friend's house today and it was so much easier + faster to make than I originally had thought! 

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What you'll need: 

    For the Rolls: 

2 3/4 cup flour 

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 tsp salt 

2 1/2 tsp yeast 

1/2 cup whole milk 

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup butter

1 egg

    For the Filling: 

3 Tbsp butter, softened

1 Tbsp cinnamon 

1/3 cup granulated sugar (I did a mixture of white + light brown) 

    For the Frosting: (recipe called for an drizzle, I made a frosting :) 

2oz cream cheese

1/4 cup butter

1 Tbsp heavy cream or milk 

1 to 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Whisk the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast together and set aside. 

Combine the milk, water and butter and microwave or stovetop until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm to the touch. 

Add in the mixture to the dry ingredients and beat the egg in. You can use a mixer, or by hand. Beat until the dough is soft and smooth. 

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 3-4 mins. Place back into the greased bowl and cover with a tea towel for about 10 mins. 

Make your filling by combining the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. 

Roll out your dough in a rectangle shape and spread softened butter over it + sprinkle filling mixture. Roll it up tightly. Cut into even rounds and place into a greased pan (I used a 9x8). 

Cover with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and let dough rise for about an hour - an hour and twenty minutes. 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once they have risen, place them in the preheated oven for about 25 mins. 

Beat together the cream cheese, butter, milk and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. 

Add the frosting or drizzle over the top of the warm buns and enjoy!