Cinnamon roll

Here’s a soft and gooey Cinnamon Roll recipe 🍥✨

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Ingredients (makes ~12 rolls)

Dough

• 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• ½ cup sugar
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour

Filling

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon

Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Prepare dough
   • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
   • In a large bowl, mix sugar, melted butter, salt, eggs, and yeast mixture.
   • Gradually add flour until dough forms. Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
   • Cover and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled.
2. Prepare filling
   Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
3. Roll out dough
   • On a floured surface, roll dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle.
   • Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle cinnamon-sugar evenly.
4. Form rolls
   • Roll dough tightly from the long side.
   • Cut into 12 equal slices and place in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
5. Second rise
   Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
6. Bake
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
7. Glaze
   Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm rolls.

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Tips

• For extra gooey rolls, brush tops with melted butter before baking.
• Can add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling.
• Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave for a soft, fresh taste.

I can also give a quick no-yeast version, cream cheese frosting variation, or mini cinnamon roll bites.