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Orange Cream Cinnamon Rolls

Fluffy and dreamy cinnamon rolls with a citrus bite that is the perfect treat for even for breakfast
Prep Time2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time27 minutes
Total Time2 hours 42 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Keyword: 1 day bread, 1 day rise, baking, bread, bread baking, cinnamon rolls, easy baking, easy bread recipes, easy desserts, fall dessert, trending
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 egg

Filling

  • 4 tbsp butter, softened
  • 1-2 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon

Icing

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened full block
  • 3 tbsp butter, softened
  • 1 tsp orange extract I use orange dreamsicle oil (Link to purchase above)
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Dough

  • Warm milk and 3 tbsp of butter in a microwave safe bowl to 110℉ not hotter or colder. Use a thermometer know the temperature
  • Now add the yeast. Mix and let is sit for 10 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, or in a kitchen aid mixer, add the flour, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
  • Add the milk mixture and egg.
  • If using a kitchenaid- Mix with the dough hook attachment. Add flour as it is mixing until becomes a smooth dough ball. Not too sticky but still soft.
  • If mixing by hand, add flour on the counter and knead until soft.
  • Spray a medium bowl with non-stick spray and add the dough. Cover loosely with a tea towel or plastic wrap. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • While the dough is resting mix up the filling.
  • Mix the softened butter with the orange zest in a small bowl.
  • In another small bowl add the brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Roll the dough out into a 14x8-inch rectangle.
    Spread the butter on top.
    Then sprinkle on the sugar mixture as evenly as possible.
  • Roll up the dough to make a long log.
  • Cut 12 even rolls with a sharp knife.
  • Arrange the rolls in a greased 9" pie pan.
    Loosley cover the pan. Let them rise for 90 minutes in a warm place.
  • They should have doubled in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 375℉
  • Bake for 25-27 minutes or until the rolls reach 190℉ on a thermometer.
  • While they are baking mix the icing ingredients together with a mixer.
  • When the rolls are done, move to a cooling rack and spread the icing all over the rolls whle they are still hot.
  • Eat right away or refrigerate for 3 days.
  • ENJOY!