Overnight Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup whole milk (warm)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 large egg (room temperature)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened, for brushing)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
• 2/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup whole milk (room temperature)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Make the Dough. ---

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix together all-purpose 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ tsp salt, ¼ cup sugar, and 2 1/2 tsp instant yeast. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a stand mixer bowl, add ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F), ¼ cup melted butter, and 1 egg. Give it a stir and add dry ingredients.

4. 4

   Using a dough attachment, mix everything until combined on a low speed, then increase the speed to medium/low and continue kneading for 5 minutes. If the dough is too sticky, add a little bit more flour, one tablespoon at a time.

5. 5

   --- First Proof. ---

6. 6

   When done, add a tablespoon of olive oil and roll the dough into it until covered on all sides. Cover with a towel and let rise for about 1 ½-2 hours or until doubled in size.

7. 7

   --- Make Cinnamon Rolls. ---

8. 8

   Mix 2/3 cup light brown sugar and 1 ½ tbsp cinnamon in a small ball and set aside.

9. 9

   When ready, punch the dough to deflate and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Roll it in a rectangular shape.

10. 10

    Brush with softened butter, then sprinkle the sugar/cinnamon mixture on top.

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    Tightly roll it into a log and cut into 9 even rolls.

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    --- Refrigerate. ---

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    Transfer them to a greased baking pan, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.

14. 14

    --- Bake. ---

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    In the morning, take the rolls out of the fridge and let them sit covered on the counter for 1 ½-2 hours or until they get to the room temperature and double in size. Then brush the top with softened butter.

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    Bake at 350° for about 20-25 minutes or until a beautiful golden color.

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    --- Glaze. ---

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    While the rolls are baking, we can prepare the glaze.

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    In a mixing bowl, put room temperature cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Using a mixer, beat for a couple of minutes until light. Gradually add milk until desired consistency.

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    When the rolls are baked, take them out of the oven and pour the glaze over.