Overnight Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Enjoy homemade Overnight Cinnamon Rolls with this classic recipe. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, these rolls feature a soft, fluffy dough with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling and creamy cream cheese frosting. Prepare the dough the night before for a convenient and flavorful morning treat.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Rolling Pin
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixer (for frosting)
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup whole milk warm
- 2 1/4 teaspoons 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 4 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
Filling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add sugar, melted butter, salt, eggs, and flour. Mix until well combined. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rest overnight in the refrigerator.
- Make the Filling: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Shape the Rolls: Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Roll the dough into a 16x21-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Roll the dough tightly from the long end and cut into 12 equal rolls.
- Second Rise: Place the rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Cover and let them rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until nearly doubled in size.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Prepare the Frosting: While the rolls are baking, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Add milk or cream as needed to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Frost the Rolls: Once the rolls are out of the oven and slightly cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting over them.
Notes
- The dough can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours if needed.
- For a lighter frosting, you can reduce the amount of cream cheese and butter.
- Feel free to add nuts or raisins to the filling for added texture.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour when kneading, but be careful not to add too much, as it can make the rolls dense.