• Rolls
  • 1 c milk
  • 1/4 c warm water
  • 1 t vanilla
  • 1/2 c room temperature butter
  • 2 room temperature eggs
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 1/2 c sugar
  • 5 c bread flour
  • 1 T dry yeast
• Cinnamon Filling
  • 1/2 c melted butter
  • 1 c brown sugar
  • 2 T ground cinnamon
• Butter Frosting
  • 4 oz room temperature cream cheese
  • 1/8 c room temperature butter
  • 1 c powdered sugar
  • 1 T vanilla

Instructions

1. Combine all of the roll ingredients into a mixture with a dough hook. Knead for approximately 10 minutes.
2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
3. Butter a 9 x 12 baking pan; set aside.
4. Combine the filling ingredients.
5. After dough has rested, roll  the dough into a 15 x 12-inch rectangle.
6. Spread the dough with the filling then, starting with long edge, roll up dough; pinch the seam to seal.
7. Use a sharp knife to cut the roll into 12 pieces.   Place cut side up the prepared baking pan. Do not pack the unbaked cinnamon rolls together.
8. Allow the rolls to  rise in a warm place until doubled in size.  
9. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30-40 minutes or until they are golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
10. Spread Butter Frosting over the cinnamon rolls while still warm – Combine cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.

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