The BEST Cinnamon Roll Recipe EVER! How do you like your perfect cinnamon roll?! ALL recipes at www.ameliaisnotachef.com Dough * 1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) * 1/4 cup plus 1/2 tsp. Sugar * 1/2 cup whole milk * 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 1 egg * 1 egg yolk * 3 cups flour (plus more for kneading) * 1 tsp salt * 8 tablespoons butter, at room temperature * Extra butter, melted for spreading on top of dough and on top of cooked cinnamon rolls- about 4-6 tablespoons * 1/2 cup sugar * 1/4 cup dark brown sugar * 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans * 1/4 cup raisins * 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves * 3 tablespoons maple syrup * 5 oz cream cheese, at room temperature * 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature * 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature * 4 tablespoons salted butter, room temperature * 3 - 4 cups powdered sugar (depending on how you like it to taste) • 1 tsp vanilla extract (More detailed instructions on my website) Dough: * Mix yeast, 1/2 tsp sugar, and 1/4 cup warm water. Let sit for 10 minutes until frothy. * In mixer with dough hook, combine remaining sugar, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, egg, and yolk. Mix for 1 minute. * Add flour and salt, mix on medium until dough forms, then on high for 5 minutes. * Add butter, knead for 6+ minutes until smooth. Let rise covered for 1.5-2 hours until doubled. * Mix sugar, brown sugar, pecans, raisins, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and syrup for filling. * Blend cream cheese with butter for spread. * After dough rises, punch down, roll out to 12"x12", spread cream cheese mix, fold like a letter twice. * Roll out to 10"x20", spread filling, roll up tightly, cut into 8 rolls. * Place in greased 9x13 dish, let rise for 2 hours or refrigerate overnight. * Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake rolls for 30-40 minutes until golden. Brush with butter, cool slightly. * Beat cream cheese, vanilla, and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, mix until fluffy. Frost rolls before serving.
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