Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

Indulge in the sweet, comforting aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls with this simple overnight recipe. Prepare the dough the night before and let it rise in the fridge, awakening to a delightful breakfast treat. The buttery dough is filled with a generous layer of cinnamon sugar, rolled up, and baked until golden brown. Finish with a luscious cream cheese glaze for an extra decadent touch. These overnight cinnamon rolls offer a wonderful way to start the day, whether you’re hosting brunch or treating yourself to a sweet morning indulgence.

Ingredients

• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 4-5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 3 Tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 package cream cheese
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, melted butter, milk, salt, eggs, and 2 cups of flour. Mix well until smooth.
3. Add yeast mixture and remaining flour gradually to form a soft dough. Knead until smooth, about 6 to 8 minutes.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean damp cloth, and refrigerate overnight to allow it to rise slowly.
5. In the morning, punch down the dough to remove excess air. Let it rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.
6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
7. Spread softened butter evenly over the dough and sprinkle the brown sugar and ground cinnamon mixture evenly on top.
8. Starting with a long edge, roll up the dough tightly into a log shape and cut into 12 equal rolls. Place them in a greased baking dish.
9. Cover the rolls loosely with plastic wrap and let them rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
10. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
11. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, softened butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
12. Spread the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls evenly before serving.

Keywords: Baking, Dough, Yeast, Breakfast, American

Spice Rack: Ground Cinnamon

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