Description
Create a holiday tradition with these delightful Christmas Eve Cinnamon Rolls! With their warm, sweet aroma and fluffy texture, these rolls are perfect for cozy gatherings. Each bite offers a flavor explosion of cinnamon and sugar topped with creamy frosting, making them a festive centerpiece for your table. Easy to prepare and customize, they invite everyone to share in the magic of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Milk (for icing consistency)
Instructions
- 1. Activate the yeast by sprinkling it over warm milk and letting it sit until bubbly (about 5 minutes).
- 2. In a large bowl, combine flour and granulated sugar; add activated yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- 3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 4. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
- 5. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and roll tightly into logs.
- 6. Slice into equal pieces, place in a greased baking dish, and let rise again for about 30 minutes while preheating your oven to 350°F.
- 7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly before drizzling with icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg