Hungry Girl's Gooey Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

Indulge in the irresistible comfort of Hungry Girl’s Gooey Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing—a recipe that transforms humble pantry staples into bakery-worthy perfection. These soft, pillowy rolls are swirled with a luscious cinnamon-sugar filling and baked to golden perfection before being generously slathered with a creamy, tangy icing made with real cream cheese. The dough is kneaded to achieve the perfect texture, while two rise times ensure a light, fluffy interior. Quick enough for a weekend baking project with just 30 minutes of prep, this recipe makes 12 servings, making it ideal for brunch gatherings, holiday mornings, or a sweet anytime treat. With keywords like "gooey cinnamon rolls," "cream cheese icing," and "easy homemade cinnamon rolls," this recipe is sure to delight cinnamon roll enthusiasts everywhere!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons Sugar
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Milk
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
• 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 1 cups Powdered sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoons Milk (for icing)
• 1 as needed Cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Stir well to combine.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter over low heat until warm and the butter is melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.

Step 3

Add the lukewarm milk mixture and the egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.

Step 4

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 6

After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a 15x10-inch rectangle on a floured surface.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon together. Spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top.

Step 8

Roll the dough tightly from the long edge to create a log. Pinch the seam to seal.

Step 9

Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and arrange them in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 10

Cover the rolls with plastic wrap and let them rise again for 30 minutes, or until they’ve doubled in size.

Step 11

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 12

Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and fully baked.

Step 13

While the rolls are baking, prepare the cream cheese icing: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy.

Step 14

Once the rolls are out of the oven, let them cool for 5-10 minutes, then spread the cream cheese icing generously over the top.

Step 15

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(960.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2942.5

Total Fat 91.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 455.8mg	0%
Sodium 1772.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 483.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g	0%
Total Sugars 240.3g
Protein 55.1g	0%

Vitamin D 142.1IU	0%
Calcium 580.0mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 1039.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.6%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 65.0%