Description
Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls topped with an irresistible brown butter maple icing that adds nutty, caramelized flavor to every bite.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling:
- 5 tbsp softened butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Icing:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1–2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Warm milk and butter until butter melts; cool slightly
- Mix flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in mixer bowl
- Add milk mixture, egg, and vanilla; knead 8-10 minutes
- Rise in oiled bowl until doubled (1½-2 hours)
- Roll dough into 18×12 rectangle; spread with filling
- Roll tightly, cut into 12 pieces, place in greased dish
- Rise 30-45 minutes; bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes
- Brown butter in saucepan until nutty; whisk in remaining icing ingredients
- Drizzle warm icing over slightly cooled rolls
Notes
- Chill dough 30 minutes before rolling for easier handling
- Don’t overflour work surface to keep rolls tender
- Brown butter should be golden with nutty aroma, not dark or smoking
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes (Rising Time: 2 hours 30 minutes)