40-Minute Cinnamon Rolls

This 40-minute cinnamon roll recipe is great for a weekend brunch to share with your friends. In under an hour, you could be devouring rich and yummy cinnamon rolls topped with a classic cream cheese frosting.

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick spray.

2. 2

   Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, milk, melted butter, egg, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and yeast. Mix with a rubber spatula until a shaggy dough forms. Turn out onto a clean surface and knead for about 1 minute, until mostly smooth and the dough springs back when poked. Return the dough to the bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rest while you make the filling.

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   Make the filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon until combined.

4. 4

   Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to a 12 x 16-inch rectangle.

5. 5

   Spread the filling evenly over the dough. Starting with a the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into 9 even pieces.

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   Transfer the cinnamon rolls to the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25 minutes, until light golden brown around the edges.

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   While the cinnamon rolls bake, make the frosting: In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Beat with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.

8. 8

   Let the cinnamon rolls cool for 10 minutes, then cover with the frosting.

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   Enjoy!

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