Print

Overnight Cinnamon Rolls: Wake Up to Fresh-Goodness!

Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Delicious and fluffy overnight cinnamon rolls that you can prepare the night before and bake fresh in the morning.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
  • 2–3 tbsp milk (for icing)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
  3. Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
  6. Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread softened butter over it.
  7. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the buttered dough.
  8. Roll the dough tightly and cut into 12 equal pieces.
  9. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  10. In the morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Mix powdered sugar and milk to make icing, then drizzle over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh yeast.
  • You can add nuts or raisins to the filling if desired.
  • These rolls can be frozen after baking for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://recipesdays.com/overnight-cinnamon-rolls-recipe/