Delicious Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 1 cup whole milk (I wouldn't recommend a lower fat)
• 2 and 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast (not instant)
• 1/3 cup + 1/2 teaspoon white granulated sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
• 1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose white flour, plus some additional to flour work surface
• 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Filling:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed (I like dark, but light works great too)
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup heavy cream, slightly warmed

For the Frosting/Glaze:

• 4 ounces full fat cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste OR 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of ground cinnamon
• Pinch of fine sea salt