Description
Celebrate the warmth of the holiday season with these irresistible Christmas Eve Cinnamon Rolls. Bursting with sweet cinnamon flavor and topped with a light drizzle of icing, these fluffy rolls are perfect for sharing with loved ones. Easy to make and utterly delightful, they will fill your home with the comforting aroma of freshly baked goodness. Enjoy them for breakfast or as a festive dessert, making every gathering feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- Optional: Chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- For icing: 1 cup powdered sugar + 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour and melted butter to the yeast mixture, stirring until combined.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle; spread softened butter, then sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts if using.
- Roll tightly into a log, slice into one-inch pieces, and arrange in a greased baking dish.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg