Ridiculously Easy Maple Cinnamon Rolls
Finally, a ridiculously easy recipe for delicious, homemade Maple Cinnamon Rolls! These warm and gooey cinnamon buns make for the easiest breakfast, snack, or dessert!
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk , regular or plant-based
- 1 ½ tbsp instant dry yeast
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 4 cups + 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 5 tbsp salted butter , melted
- ½ tsp salt
For the Filling:
- 7 tbsp salted butter , softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar , sub coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- ½ cup warm creamer , regular or plant-based
- 5 oz cream cheese , softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp salted butter , softened
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp maple extract , sub vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Dough:
- In a large bowl, add the flour, yeast, brown sugar, and salt. Whisk until combined.
- In another bowl, add the milk and melted butter. Use a mixer or whisk until combined. Add in the dry ingredients and eggs, then mix again until combined.
- Knead the dough for 5 minutes until a soft and elastic dough forms.
- Transfer the dough into a lightly greased bowl (you can use butter, melted coconut oil, or cooking spray), then cover loosely with a towel. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes until dough has risen.
For the Filling:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle.
- Mix the softened butter and maple syrup, then spread the mixture on top of the dough.
- Sprinkle with the cinnamon and sugar, then roll up the dough tightly. Evenly cut into 12 rolls and place on a lightly greased 9-inch round pie pan or 9x13 rectangular baking pan.
- Cover the pan tightly and let it sit for 60 minutes in a warm place, or until the rolls have doubled in size.
Baking the Cinnamon Rolls:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Pour the warm creamer on top of cinnamon rolls, and let it soak thoroughly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until rolls are slightly browned and golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.
For the Glaze:
- In a large bowl, add the softened cream cheese, maple syrup, and butter. Mix well.
- Add in the maple extract and powdered sugar. Mix until combined.
- Evenly spread the maple frosting over the cinnamon buns. Serve warm, or store in an airtight container. ENJOY!
Nutrition
Calories: 513kcal
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