Breads & Baked Goods, Breakfast, Dessert

Cinnamon Rolls

Prep 2 hours
Total 2h 20 mins

Medium
Serves 9

TIP: These big and fluffy cinnamon rolls can be made through step 8, and baked the next day.

Compatible with

Ninja™ Foodi™ NeverStick™ Premium 8” Square Cake Pan
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Contains Wheat
Contains Eggs
Contains Milk/Dairy

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DOUGH

3/4 ucp whole milk, warmed (110°F)
21/4 teaspoons quick rise or active yeast
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
3 cups bread flour, plus extra for dusting
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

FILLING

1/4 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup dark brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

FROSTING

115g cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioner’s sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

DOUGH

3/4 cup whole milk, warmed (110°F)
21/4 teaspoons (1 1/4 ounce package) quick rise or active yeast
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
3 cups bread flour, plus extra for dusting
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

FILLING

1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter, softened
2/3 cup dark brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

FROSTING

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioner’s sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Utensils

Hand Mixer
Large Bowl
Wooden Spoon
Knife

Step 1

Line the Ninja™ Foodi™ NeverStick™ Premium 8” Square Cake Pan with parchment paper, and lightly spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
Step 2

In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, add the warm milk and sprinkle the yeast on top. Add the sugar, egg, egg yolk, and melted butter. Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, mix until well combined. Add the flour and salt, and mix until dough begins to take form.
Step 3

Place dough hook on mixer and knead on medium speed for 8 minutes, until dough forms into a ball and is slightly sticky. If dough is too wet and sticky, add 2 tablespoons flour. (If you do not want to use an electric mixer, knead dough with hands for 8-10 minutes on a well-floured surface).
Step 4

Lightly spray a large bowl with cooking spray, then transfer the dough to the bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a warm towel. Allow dough to rise for 1 hour to 1 ½ hours, or until doubled in size.
Step 5

Once dough has doubled in size, transfer to a well-floured surface. Roll dough into an even 14” x 9” rectangle. Then, spread softened butter evenly over dough, leaving a ¼” border on the far side.
Step 6

In a small bowl, add brown sugar and cinnamon, and mix to combine. Sprinkle sugar mixture over butter, then press into the butter to adhere.
Step 7

Starting from the 9-inch side, tightly roll the dough up into a cylinder. Roll seam side down, then cut off approx. ½”-1” off each end.
Step 8

Using a serrated knife, cut dough into 1-inch pieces, yielding 9 large pieces. Transfer cinnamon rolls to prepared baking pan, cover warm towel, and allow to rise again for 30-45 minutes.
Step 9

Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove plastic wrap and towel, and bake cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until edges are slightly golden brown. Remove rolls from oven and allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes.
Step 10

Meanwhile, prepare the frosting. In the bowl of an electric mixer, add the cream cheese, butter, confectioner’s sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed until smooth and fluffy.
Step 11

Evenly spread frosting over cinnamon rolls and serve immediately.