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Big Fluffy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls for the Bread Machine

This recipe has been a Christmas tradition in our family for years. Warm, fluffy cinnamon rolls with most of the work happening in your bread machine!
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Keyword bread, bread machine, breakfast, christmas, cinnamon rolls
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
bread machine time 1 hour
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 giant cinnamon rolls
Author Kristen

Ingredients

ROLLS

  • 1 ⁄4 cup butter melted
  • 1 ⁄4 cup water
  • 2 1 ⁄2 tablespoons vanilla instant pudding mix about 1/2 package of pudding
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast

FILLING

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

FROSTING

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons milk

Instructions

  • For the Rolls: Place ingredients in the machine following manufacturer's instructions and set for dough cycle.
  • After completion of cycle, remove from machine and roll out to 17x10-inch rectangle.
  • For the Filling: Mix together brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Spread softened butter over dough and sprinkle brown sugar/cinnnamon mixture over the top.
  • Roll tightly from long end, pinching edges closed when finished.
  • Slice into sizes of your choice (I usually get 12 rolls from this).
  • Place on greased cookie sheet and let rise until doubled.
  • Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes, until golden-DO NOT OVERBAKE!
  • For the Frosting: Mix together and spread over hot rolls.
  • Enjoy!