Name: Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 155 min
Ingredients: 1 cup water (110 ℉); 4 Tbsp butter (room temperature); 2 Tbsp sugar; 1 large egg (room temperature); 1 tsp vanilla; 2 tsp instant yeast; 1 tsp salt; 2 ¼ cups gluten free bread flour (I recommend KIng Arthur Gluten Free Bread Flour); ⅓ cup butter (very soft); ⅓ cup sugar; ¼ cup brown sugar; 1 ½ Tbsp cinnamon; ¼ tsp ground nutmeg; pinch of salt; ⅓ cup heavy cream; 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature); 3 Tbsp butter (room temperature); ½ tsp vanilla; 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

These cinnamon rolls have a soft and fluffy texture that is perfect with the smooth and creamy cream cheese frosting.

Prep 30

Bake 35

Total 2 35

Yield 8 rolls

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 35

Rising Time 1 30

Total Time 2 35

Servings: 8 rolls

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Ingredients

For the dough:

1 cup water 110 ℉
4 Tbsp butter room temperature
2 Tbsp sugar
1 large egg room temperature
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp instant yeast
1 tsp salt
2 ¼ cups gluten free bread flour I recommend KIng Arthur Gluten Free Bread Flour

For the filling:

⅓ cup butter very soft
⅓ cup sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 ½ Tbsp cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
pinch of salt

For the optional drizzle:

⅓ cup heavy cream

For the frosting:

4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
3 Tbsp butter room temperature
½ tsp vanilla
1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

For the dough:

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the water, butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, yeast, and salt.
Add the flour and mix until a smooth, sticky dough forms, about 1 minute on medium speed.
Cover the dough and set aside for 20 minutes.
On a lightly floured work surface, gently knead the dough until it becomes firmer to the touch, 5 to 6 times. As you work, dust your work surface and the dough lightly with flour, as needed, to prevent sticking.
Cover and allow the dough to rise for 40 minutes, or until puffy.
Gently deflate your dough and knead 5 to 6 more times. Use additional flour as needed.
Roll the dough into a 10" x 12" rectangle.

For the filling:

Combine the filling ingredients in a small bowl and mix until fully combined.
Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
Starting from the long side, roll up the dough to form a 12" log.
Spray an 8" round cake pan with nonstick spray.
Cut the log of dough into eight 1 1/2" pieces and place into the prepared pan. Cover and allow the rolls to rise for 20 to 30 minutes, or until slightly puffy.
While your rolls are rising, preheat the oven to 350°F.

For the optional drizzle:

Drizzle the heavy cream evenly over and around the rolls.

To bake:

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the rolls are browned. Set the rolls aside to cool for 15 minutes or until just slightly warm to the touch before frosting.

For the frosting:

While the cinnamon rolls cool, mix together all of the frosting ingredients in a medium bowl until well combined.
Spread the frosting evenly over the rolls. Cool completely before serving or enjoy warm.