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Brioche Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Brioche Cinnamon Rolls

Sophia
Soft brioche rolls with cinnamon filling and cream cheese glaze.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Dough:

  • 1 cup whole milk warmed (110°F)
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

For the Filling:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk

For Garnish (Optional):

  • 1 tbsp chopped pecans
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Mix warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar; let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
  • Combine flour, remaining sugar, eggs, butter, and salt; add yeast mixture and knead 8-10 minutes.
  • Let dough rise in a greased bowl, covered, for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
  • Mix butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for filling.
  • Roll dough into a 12x18-inch rectangle; spread filling, roll into a log, and slice into 12 rolls.
  • Place rolls in a greased 9x13-inch dish; let rise 30-45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F; bake rolls 20-25 minutes until golden.
  • Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk for glaze; spread over warm rolls.
  • Garnish with pecans and cinnamon; serve warm.

Notes

Nutrition (per serving):
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Protein: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 20g
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g Source: USDA Food Database (2025). Values are approximate.