Description
Indulge in the sweet, comforting flavors of homemade Maple Cinnamon Rolls topped with a decadent Maple Cream Cheese Icing. These soft, fluffy rolls are perfect for breakfast or brunch, and the maple-infused icing adds a delightful twist to a classic treat.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2–4 cups all-purpose flour
Filling:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Maple Cream Cheese Icing:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar; let sit until foamy. Add butter, eggs, salt, and flour; knead until smooth. Let rise until doubled. Roll into a rectangle, spread with butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Roll tightly, cut into rolls, and place in a baking dish. Let rise. Bake until golden brown.
- Maple Cream Cheese Icing: Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add maple syrup, vanilla, powdered sugar, salt, and nutmeg; beat until fluffy. Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
- For an overnight option, refrigerate shaped rolls before the second rise. Let sit at room temperature before baking.
- Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (includes rising)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking, Yeast Dough
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
