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Cinnamon Rolls with Cold Brew Frosting

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 12
Classic, soft, and fluffy cinnamon rolls topped with a cold brew frosting. This pastry is perfect for coffee lovers!

Ingredients

Cinnamon Roll Dough

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2¼ tsp active dry yeast, one packet
  • 4 tbsp granulated sugar, divided
  • 2¾ + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, very soft and cut into pieces
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature

Cinnamon Roll Filling

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, almost melted
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp all purpose flour

Cold Brew Frosting

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 1-1½ tbsp cold brew coffee

Instructions

Make the Dough

  • Start by activating the yeast. Warm the milk in the microwave to 110°F, or just warm to the touch. Stir in one tablespoon of the sugar until it is dissolved. Sprinkle the yeast on top and gently stir it in. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes, or until you see a layer of foam on top. If this does not happen, then start over.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the hook attachments, combine flour, remaining 3 tbsp of sugar, and salt. Begin mixing on low speed, pouring in the milk mixture, followed by the butter, and then lastly the egg. Mix on medium speed until a dough starts to form.
  • Knead the dough on medium speed for 5-6 minutes, or until smooth. The dough will be very sticky at first, but become more less so as the gluten builds up. Add 1-2 more tbsp of flour only if needed. Your dough will be ready when it pulls cleanly from the sides of the bowl, but will stick a little at the bottom (there may also be a few dough bits that stuck to the sides of the bowl at the beginning that are still there). The final dough will be tacky but manageable.
  • Transfer dough to a large, greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hr, or until doubled in size.

Make the Rolls

  • To make the filling, use a fork to mix the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour together.
  • Transfer the dough to a flat, floured surface, and roll it into a 12x16 inch rectangle--it doesn't have to be perfect. Spread the filling in an even layer over the dough, leaving a ½" rim around the edges.
  • Starting with the long end facing you, begin tightly rolling the dough, jelly roll style, away from you so that you form a long tube. Pinch the ends to seal it off. Then, cut it into 12 equal slices.
  • Grease 2 jumbo muffin pans and place one roll into each well. You can also bake the rolls in a 9"x13" baking dish. Cover and let rise again for 30-40 minutes, or until visibly puffed up and doubled in size again.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes at 350°F until the rolls are golden brown.

Cold Brew Frosting

  • Beat butter and salt together in an electric mixer with the paddle attachment.
  • Add powdered sugar and begin beating it in on low speed, gradually increasing the speed as the frosting begins to come together. Add cold brew, and then continue beating on high speed for 3-4 minutes, or until frosting is light and fluffy.
  • Add desired amount of frosting to warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy!
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