North Pole Cinnamon Rolls (Printable version)

Soft cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting and festive toppings for holiday celebrations.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup warm whole milk
02 - 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
03 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
05 - ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tsp salt

→ Filling

08 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
10 - 2½ tbsp ground cinnamon

→ Cream Cheese Frosting

11 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
12 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
13 - 1½ cups powdered sugar
14 - ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
15 - 1–2 tbsp milk

→ Board Garnishes

16 - Mini marshmallows
17 - Peppermint candies
18 - White chocolate chips
19 - Fresh raspberries
20 - Sliced strawberries
21 - Sprigs of fresh mint
22 - Powdered sugar for dusting

# Directions:

01 - Combine warm milk and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Whisk in granulated sugar, eggs, and melted butter. Add flour and salt, stirring until dough forms.
03 - Knead dough by hand or with dough hook for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - Roll dough on a floured surface into a 16 by 12 inch rectangle.
06 - Spread softened butter over rolled dough. Evenly sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on top.
07 - Roll tightly from the long side and cut into 12 equal pieces.
08 - Arrange rolls in a greased 9 by 13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
09 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
10 - Beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Stir in milk to desired consistency.
11 - Allow rolls to cool for 10 minutes, then spread with cream cheese frosting.
12 - Arrange cinnamon rolls on a large serving board. Decorate with mini marshmallows, peppermint candies, white chocolate chips, fresh berries, mint sprigs, and dust with powdered sugar.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Soft homemade cinnamon rolls
  • Delightful wintry toppings
02 -
  • Contains gluten dairy eggs
  • Peppermint candies may contain traces of nuts or soy check packaging
03 -
  • Use warm milk to activate yeast better
  • Let dough rise until doubled for fluffier rolls
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