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Big Fluffy Overnight Cinnamon Rolls.

Big Fluffy Overnight Cinnamon Rolls that Melt in Your Mouth

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Experience the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Big Fluffy Overnight Cinnamon Rolls, perfect for any breakfast or holiday gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1.33 cups warm milk around 110°F/43°C
  • cup brown sugar in dough
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • cup salted butter softened
Filling Ingredients
  • ½ cup brown sugar for filling
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Icing Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon hazelnut liqueur optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • baking dish
  • Rolling Pin
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a stand mixer bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 ¼ teaspoons of instant yeast, ⅓ cup of brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix in 1 ⅓ cups of warm milk and 2 eggs. Add ⅓ cup of softened salted butter, then mix on low speed until smooth and elastic, approximately 4-5 minutes.
  2. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest in a warm spot for 15-60 minutes until puffy.
Filling Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, mix together ½ cup of brown sugar, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon.
Roll and Shape
  1. Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently. Roll the dough out into a rectangle (12x18 inches). Spread ⅓ cup of softened butter over the surface, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar filling.
  2. Roll the dough tightly into a log, pinch to seal, and slice into 12 equal rolls.
  3. Place the sliced rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, leaving space between each roll. Cover tightly and let them rise for 20 minutes, or refrigerate overnight.
Baking the Rolls
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
Icing Preparation
  1. In a small pot, brown ⅓ cup of salted butter. Transfer to a mixing bowl, add 8 oz of cream cheese, and whisk until smooth. Gradually stir in 2 cups of powdered sugar, hazelnut liqueur, and vanilla extract.
Icing the Rolls
  1. Once baked, remove the rolls from the oven and generously spread the cream cheese icing over the warm rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, use instant yeast, ensure milk is at the correct temperature, and allow enough time for rising to achieve the perfect texture.

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