Description
Maple cinnamon rolls are the ultimate comfort food, combining soft, fluffy dough with a warm, gooey filling of cinnamon and sweet maple syrup. Perfect for brunch or a cozy afternoon treat, these rolls are drizzled with a luscious maple glaze that adds extra sweetness. The delightful aroma as they bake will have everyone gathering in the kitchen, eagerly anticipating that first warm bite. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, these rolls are sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar; let it froth.
- In another bowl, mix flour and softened butter until crumbly. Add the frothy yeast mixture and an egg; stir until combined into a soft dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle; spread softened butter and sprinkle with brown sugar mixed with cinnamon and drizzle with maple syrup.
- Roll tightly into a log, cut into equal pieces (about 2 inches thick), place in a greased baking dish, let rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar with milk to create glaze; drizzle over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg