Description
A huge, soft, gooey cinnamon roll baked as one giant spiral, loaded with buttery cinnamon sugar and topped with creamy vanilla icing—perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup softened butter
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
Filling:
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- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
Icing:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add remaining sugar, butter, eggs, flour, and salt. Mix and knead until smooth. Let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
- Roll dough into a large rectangle. Spread with softened butter, then sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly.
- Cut dough into long strips (3–4 strips). Roll the first strip into a spiral, then wrap remaining strips around it to form one giant roll.
- Place in a greased 9-inch cake pan. Cover and let rise 30–40 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 30–40 minutes until golden but still soft in the center.
- Beat icing ingredients together until smooth. Spread over warm roll.
Notes
- If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- For extra gooey centers, slightly underbake.
- Add chopped pecans to the filling for crunch.
- Use cream instead of milk in the icing for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Breakfast / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American