Soft & Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls with Sweet Glaze

Cinnamon Rolls

These classic cinnamon rolls feature soft, pillowy dough wrapped around a rich swirl of brown sugar and cinnamon. As they bake, the filling melts into a gooey, fragrant center while the dough rises into tender, golden spirals. Whether enjoyed for breakfast or dessert, these rolls are comforting, aromatic, and endlessly satisfying. The expanded directions below provide added technique details, texture cues, and helpful guidance while preserving the original recipe’s quantities and steps.

Ingredients

Dough

• 2 ¼ tsp dry yeast (1 packet)
• 1 cup warm milk
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 4 cups flour

Filling

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 ½ tbsp cinnamon
• ⅓ cup butter, softened

Topping (Optional)

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

  Directions