Foolproof Cinnamon Rolls (Prep the Night Before)
These rolls rise in the fridge overnight, so on Christmas morning all you do is bake and glaze. The smell alone gets everyone to the table.
- prep
- 30 min
- cook
- 25 min
- total
- 55 min
- serves
- 12
- level
- easy
These rolls rise in the fridge overnight, so on Christmas morning all you do is bake and glaze. The smell alone gets everyone to the table.
method
Dough: Combine the warm milk and yeast in a large bowl and let sit about 5 minutes, until frothy.
Add the sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt; mix well.
Add the flour gradually, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
Place in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, until doubled.
Filling: Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set the softened butter aside for spreading.
Assemble: Punch down the dough and roll it into a rectangle about 16x12 inches.
Spread the softened butter over the dough and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar.
Roll up tightly from the longer side and cut into 12 slices.
Overnight rise: Place the rolls in a greased 9x13 inch pan, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
Bake: In the morning, let the pan sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
Glaze: Beat the powdered sugar, butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Spread over the warm rolls and serve.