Description
The Best Cinnamon Rolls recipe offers soft, fluffy dough rolled with a rich, gooey cinnamon and brown sugar filling, topped with smooth, creamy plant-based frosting. Perfect for cozy breakfasts or special occasions, this recipe combines warm spices and natural sweetness with a plant-based twist, delivering a delicious, indulgent treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plant-based milk, warmed
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup plant-based butter, melted
Filling
- 1/3 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Frosting (natural)
- 4 ounces plant-based cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (natural)
- 1–2 tablespoons plant-based milk
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Gently warm the plant-based milk and mix it with active dry yeast and apple cider vinegar. Let it bloom for 5-10 minutes until frothy. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and melted plant-based butter, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes on a floured surface until elastic and smooth. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Make the Filling: While the dough rises, blend softened plant-based butter with ground cinnamon, brown sugar, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) until well mixed and forming a smooth, gooey cinnamon sugar paste.
- Roll and Fill the Dough: Once the dough has doubled, gently punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a 12×16 inch rectangle. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, covering all edges. Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly like a jellyroll. Cut into 1.5 to 2-inch thick slices.
- Second Rise and Bake: Place the cinnamon rolls in a greased baking dish with small gaps between them. Cover and let rise again until puffy, about 30-40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, filling the kitchen with a delightful aroma.
- Prepare the Frosting (natural): While baking, whisk together plant-based cream cheese, powdered sugar (natural), softened plant-based butter, plant-based milk, and natural gelling agent until smooth and spreadable with a balanced sweetness and tang.
- Frost and Serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Generously spread the frosting over warm rolls for a gooey, indulgent experience. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure plant-based milk is warm but not hot to keep yeast active.
- Allow the dough to rise fully for soft, fluffy rolls.
- Spread filling evenly to avoid dry spots.
- Roll the dough tightly but not overly compressed to maintain fluffiness.
- Apply frosting while rolls are warm to allow slight melting and soaking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, plant-based cinnamon rolls, vegan cinnamon rolls, sweet breakfast, cinnamon sugar rolls, plant-based frosting
