Best 2 Favorite Frosted Cinnamon Rolls Recipes

If you're looking to indulge in the ultimate breakfast or brunch treat, look no further than our favorite frosted cinnamon rolls. These delectable rolls are a perfect blend of sweet, gooey, and flavorful. The fluffy cinnamon filling is perfectly complemented by the rich, creamy frosting, making each bite an explosion of flavor. Whether you prefer your cinnamon rolls classic or topped with nuts, fruit, or a drizzle of caramel, our curated recipes have something for every palate. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FROSTED CINNAMON ROLLS

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These pretty cinnamon rolls are absolutely marvelous and taste just like the ones sold at the mall. Topped with a sweet cream cheese frosting, they are best served warm with coffee. Or reheat leftover rolls in the microwave and enjoy any time of day. -Velma Horton, LaGrange, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 21 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 cup warm milk (70° to 80°)
1/4 cup water (70° to 80°)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups bread flour
1/4 cup instant vanilla pudding mix
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
FROSTING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In bread machine pan, place first nine ingredients in order suggested by manufacture. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons water or flour if needed). , When cycle is completed, turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Roll into a 17x10-in. rectangle. Spread with butter; sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting from a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 21 slices. , Place 12 slices, cut side down, in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan and nine rolls in a 9-in. square baking pan. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks for 10 minutes., In a large bowl, beat frosting ingredients until smooth. Frost warm rolls. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

THE PERFECT CINNAMON ROLL ICING

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After testing many recipes for cinnamon rolls I found that just about any home-made roll can be good if you have the right icing. In too many recipes the cream cheese flavor overpowers the icing. Use this recipe for decadent cream cheese icing on your favorite cinnamon roll and you won't be disappointed!

Provided by Cara McGuire

Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 ounces cream cheese, softened
7 tablespoons butter, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

Beat together the cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until creamy. Mix in the vanilla and milk, then gradually mix in the confectioners' sugar and salt until smooth and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 55.7 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best results.
Make sure your milk and butter are at room temperature before you start baking.
Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cinnamon rolls tough.
Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size.
Roll the dough out into a thin rectangle and spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.
Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the butter.
Roll the dough up tightly and slice it into individual cinnamon rolls.
Place the cinnamon rolls in a greased baking pan and let them rise again until they have doubled in size.
Bake the cinnamon rolls in a preheated oven until they are golden brown.
Make the frosting while the cinnamon rolls are baking.
Spread the frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy!

Conclusion:

These frosted cinnamon rolls are the perfect treat for any occasion. They are soft, fluffy, and packed with cinnamon flavor. The frosting is the perfect finishing touch, adding a touch of sweetness and creaminess. These cinnamon rolls are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.