Soft & Gooey Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Sweet Vanilla Glaze
These warm, fluffy cinnamon rolls are irresistibly soft, buttery, and filled with a rich cinnamon-sugar swirl. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy homemade dessert, this recipe will make your kitchen smell absolutely amazing!
Ingredients
For the Dough
1 cup warm milk
¼ cup water, room temperature
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg, room temperature
2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
For the Cinnamon Filling
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Vanilla Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, water, melted butter, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Add the egg, salt, and gradually mix in the flour until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Step 2: Make the Filling
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
Roll the dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
Step 3: Roll & Slice
Tightly roll the dough into a log starting from the long edge. Slice into 10–12 even rolls and place them in a greased baking dish.
Cover and let the rolls rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
Step 4: Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and fluffy.
Step 5: Glaze & Serve
Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the warm cinnamon rolls and serve fresh.
Serving Tips
Enjoy these cinnamon rolls warm with coffee, tea, or a cold glass of milk. They’re extra delicious straight from the oven with the sweet glaze melting into every swirl!
