Courtney’s Family Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
From the CFiander Family Collection: A timeless blend of warm nostalgia, pillowy dough, and cinnamon magic. A cherished family recipe, baked with love
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
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Cinnamon Filling
- 1 cup of brown sugar, packed
- 3 Tablespoons of cinnamon, ground
- 1/2 cup of butter, softened
Dough
- 4 cups of flour
- 2 Tablespoons of granulated sugar
- 2 Teaspoons of salt
- 6 Teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 cup of Vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 2 cups of milk
Glaze
- 2 cups of powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons of butter, softened
- 1 Teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 3–4 Tablespoons of milk
Instructions
- Filling
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CreamCream together butter, cinnamon and brown sugar
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- Dough
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PreheatPreheat oven to 400 F
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Whisk dry ingredientswhisk together flour, sugar, salt and baking powder until thoroughly mixed
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Whisk wet ingredientsIn a separate bowl, whisk together oil, egg and milk
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CombineCombine wet and dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
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Kneaduntil smooth
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RollRoll dough to 1/2″ thickness or less. The more square your dough, the larger the roll will be.
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Spread the fillingGently spread a thin layer of filling across the dough. Hands should move over dough easily without “snagging”.
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Roll into shapeBegin to roll the edge closest to you, tucking as necessary. Do not leave big gaps but do not roll it so tight as to stretch the dough.
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CutUsing a sharp knife, cut the dough into 3/4″ to 1 1/2″ slices depending on size preference. Place the rolls on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
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BakeBake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
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- Glaze
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MixMix powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and enough milk to achieve a smooth consistency.
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GlazeDO NOT PUT ON EXTREMELY HOT ROLLS. Wait at least 10-15 minutes before icing to achieve dripping glaze.
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- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 20
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