Cinnabons with Cream Cheese Spread:
Ingredients
Dough
1. 1/2 cup of warm water
2. 2&1/2 teaspoons of active dry yeast
3. 3 tablespoons of sugar
4. 3 cups of all-purpose flour
5. 1/2 teaspoon of salt
6. 4 tbsp of unsalted butter, melted
7. ⁠1/2 tbsp oil
Filling
1. 1/2 cup of brown sugar
2. 2-3 tablespoons of ground cinnamon
3. 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, softened
Cream Cheese Spread
1. 3/4 cup of cream cheese, softened
2. 1/4 cup of salted butter, softened
3. 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
4. 1 and 1/4 cups of sugar
5. ⁠1 tbsp milk
Instructions
Dough
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes until frothy.
2. Add flour, salt, and melted butter to the bowl. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Filling
1. In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and cinnamon.
2. Add softened butter to the bowl and mix until well combined.
Assembly
1. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the risen dough to a large rectangle.
2. Spread the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
3. Roll the dough into a tight log, starting from the long side.
4. Cut the log into 12-15 equal pieces.
5. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving space between each roll.
Baking
1. Bake the rolls in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cream Cheese Spread
1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
3. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth and creamy.
Serving
1. Serve the warm Cinnabuns with the Cream Cheese Spread.
Tips
1. Use high-quality cinnamon for the best flavor.
2. Don't overmix the dough or filling.
3. Let the rolls rise for the full hour to ensure they're light and fluffy.
4. If you want a gooier center, bake the rolls for 15-17 minutes instead.
5. Adjust the amount of cream cheese spread to your liking.