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maple cinnamon rolls

Soft, buttery dough filled with a rich maple-cinnamon mixture, topped with whipped maple cream cheese frosting for the perfect sweet breakfast treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 9
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients

  • 0.67 cup whole milk warmed for 30 seconds
  • 5 tablespoons granulated sugar divided
  • 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 large eggs room temperature, beaten
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Filling Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt

Frosting Ingredients

  • 3 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar sifted
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 0.5 teaspoon maple extract

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a stand mixer bowl, combine warm milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, and yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add eggs, softened butter, remaining sugar, all-purpose and bread flours, and salt. Switch to dough hook and mix on low until combined.
  • Knead dough on medium speed until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm place until doubled, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Punch down dough and roll out on a floured surface to a 10x15 inch rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
  • In a small bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt for the filling.
  • Spread filling evenly over dough.
  • Spray a 9x9 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Roll dough tightly from long edge into a log.
  • Cut log into 9 even rolls and place cut side up in prepared dish. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  • Bake rolls 35-40 minutes until golden at edges and fully baked inside.
  • Let rolls cool slightly before frosting.
  • Make frosting by mixing cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar, maple syrup, and maple extract in a stand mixer on low until combined.
  • Switch to whisk attachment and beat on high for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Frost the warm rolls generously.

Notes

These maple cinnamon rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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