Maple Cinnamon Rolls
Homemade Maple Cinnamon Rolls are soft, buttery dough filled with a rich, maple-cinnamon mixture, and topped with whipped maple cream cheese frosting. I love that every bite is full of maple flavor!
Servings: 9 rolls
Calories: 594kcal
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup (163 g) whole milk, warmed in the microwave for about 30 seconds
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 envelope) active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (127 g) bread flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Filling
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (79 g) pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Whipped Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (188 g) confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon maple extract
Instructions
Dough
- To the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add warm milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, and yeast. Mix together. Let sit until yeast is foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Add eggs, butter, the remaining 4 tablespoons of sugar, all-purpose flour, bread flour, and salt. Switch to the dough hook attachment. Mix on low speed to combine.
- Continue kneading on medium speed until the dough is smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Spray a medium bowl with nonstick cooking spray. Place the dough into the bowl, rotating it to grease all sides. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm area until doubled in size, 1-2 hours.
- Once the dough has doubled in size, place it onto a floured counter or work surface. Roll the dough into a 10×15-inch rectangle. It should be about ¼-inch thick.
Filling
- In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt.
- Evenly spread the butter mixture over the dough, making sure it covers the entire surface.
Assembly
- Spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Starting on the long edge of the dough, tightly roll it up (like a log or cylinder).
- Using a very sharp knife, evenly cut the log into 9 rolls. Place them into the prepared baking dish, filling side up. Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about an hour.
Bake
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until lightly golden on the edges and done in the middle.
- Let rolls cool slightly.
Frosting
- While the rolls are cooling, make the frosting. To the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar, maple syrup, and maple extract. Mix on low just to combine.
- Once the ingredients are all incorporated and smooth, change to the whisk attachment. Mix on high and leave it for 4-5 minutes. The frosting should be light and fluffy.
- While the rolls are still warm, frost generously.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1roll with frosting | Calories: 594kcal