Description
These Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls are fluffy and bursting with the festive flavors of eggnog and warm cinnamon. They are easy to make and perfect for breakfast or dessert during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup eggnog
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup eggnog (for icing)
Instructions
- Warm the milk to 110℉ and sprinkle yeast and sugar on top, letting it sit until foamy.
- Mix flour with sugar, salt, and butter; add eggs and foamy yeast mixture along with warm eggnog to form a dough.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Make the filling by mixing butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until airy.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle; spread the filling evenly over.
- Roll tightly and slice dough into rolls; place in a greased pan.
- Let rolls rise for 20 minutes, adding eggnog to the pan for moisture.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 28-33 minutes until golden.
- Prepare the icing with cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and eggnog.
- Frost the warm rolls with icing.
Notes
Ensure yeast is fresh for the best rise.
Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing.
Consider adding nuts or dried fruits to enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
