Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Rolls (Print Version)
Fluffy rolls with rich cream cheese and a warm cinnamon sugar coating for a classic sweet flavor.
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
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1/2 cup warm whole milk (110°F)
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 large egg
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
→ Filling
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
# Steps:
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In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1/3 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon until smooth and fluffy. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Stir and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.
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To the yeast mixture, add flour, salt, egg, and softened butter. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead by hand or with a dough hook for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
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Punch down the dough and roll out on a floured surface to a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into even squares or rectangles, as desired.
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Place 1 to 2 teaspoons of cream cheese filling in the center of each dough piece. Fold edges over and roll into a tight ball or log. Pinch seams closed to enclose the filling completely.
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange filled rolls seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing slightly apart. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
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Preheat air fryer to 350°F. Place rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until puffed and golden.
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While the rolls are still warm, brush each roll with melted butter. Toss immediately in a mixture of 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon until evenly coated.
# Notes:
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For a time-saving option, substitute homemade dough with prepared crescent roll dough; ensure seams are pinched well before filling.