Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, fluffy, and filled with warm cinnamon goodness, overnight cinnamon rolls are the ultimate make-ahead treat. Prepared ahead of time and baked fresh in the morning, they rise beautifully into tender, golden spirals. Perfect for special mornings, holidays, or relaxed weekends, they bring homemade comfort with minimal effort.
Ingredients
2 cups Flour
1 tablespoon Yeast
1 cup + 2 tablespoons Milk, warm
1/4 cup Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 Egg, beaten
6 tablespoons Butter, melted (not hot)
1 1/2 cups Flour
Filling:
1/2 cup Butter, softened
1/3 cup Brown or White Sugar
2-3 tablespoons Cinnamon
Frosting:
4 tablespoons Butter, softened
8 Ounces Cream Cheese
2 cups Icing Sugar
1/4 cup Heavy Cream
Cream in the order given.
Instructions
Combine the first group of ingredients.
Stir in the milk.
Mix in the sugar, salt and egg.
Stir in the butter, followed by the flour. Mix until the dough is sticky but pulls away from the sides in a ball.
Cover. Let rise for 1 1/2 hours.
Roll dough 1/4 inch thick, 12 by 18 inches.
Smear with butter, and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon to the edges.
Roll along the long edge, cut into 12, and put into a greased 9 by 13 pan, or 2 greased 9 inch round pans.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Let rest for 1 hour in a warm place before baking.
Bake at 350F for ~35 minutes.