Description
Experience the warmth of the holidays with our Christmas Eve Cinnamon Rolls. These soft, fluffy rolls are infused with sweet cinnamon and topped with a creamy vanilla glaze, making them an irresistible treat for festive gatherings. Easy to prepare, they fill your home with delightful aromas and bring loved ones together around the table. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these cinnamon rolls are sure to become a cherished holiday tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup softened butter (for filling)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate yeast: Warm milk to about 110°F, sprinkle in yeast, and let sit until foamy (5-10 minutes).
- Create dough: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add activated yeast mixture, butter, and eggs; mix until a dough forms.
- Knead: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Prepare filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until creamy.
- Roll out: Punch down dough and roll into a rectangle. Spread filling evenly on top.
- Slice: Roll up tightly into a log shape and cut into about 12 pieces. Place in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Glaze: Cool slightly before drizzling with glaze made from powdered sugar mixed with milk and vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg