Here’s a super simple, soft, gooey cinnamon rolls recipe if that’s what you’re looking for! If you meant something else (nutrition, history, variations), just tell me.
⭐ Soft & Gooey Cinnamon Rolls (No-fail Recipe)
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the filling:
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- (Optional) pinch of nutmeg
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla
- Pinch of salt
🥣 Instructions
1. Make the dough
- In a large bowl, mix warm milk + yeast + 1 tbsp of the sugar.
Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy. - Add remaining sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt.
- Mix in flour gradually until a soft dough forms.
- Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour (or until doubled).
2. Make the filling
Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a paste.
3. Roll & fill
- Roll dough into a 16×12 inch rectangle.
- Spread filling evenly.
- Roll tightly from the long side.
- Slice into 12 rolls.
4. Second rise
Place rolls in a greased baking dish.
Cover and rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
5. Bake
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes, until lightly golden.
6. Frost
Beat frosting ingredients until creamy.
Spread over warm rolls so it melts in—the best part.
🍽️ Tips
- For extra gooey rolls: pour ¼ cup warm heavy cream over the rolls before baking.
- For overnight rolls: assemble, refrigerate, then rise 1 hour at room temp before baking.
- Add-ins: chopped pecans, raisins, or a touch of orange zest in the dough.
Want a small-batch version, egg-free, quick 1-hour, or sourdough cinnamon rolls?
