Gooey Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls
About this recipe
These Gooey Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on a classic treat, featuring the rich flavor of brown butter that elevates the entire experience. With a soft, pillowy dough and a sweet cinnamon filling, these rolls are perfect for breakfast or a cozy afternoon snack.
This recipe, inspired by Mariyum, is straightforward and yields 8 large rolls, making it great for sharing or indulging. Plus, the addition of heavy cream before baking ensures a moist and gooey texture that’s hard to resist.
Ingredient notes
- 180 ml warm water (3/4 cup)
- 2.5 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 360 g all-purpose flour (3 cups)
- 67 g sugar (1/3 cup)
- 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk, whisked
- 4 tbsp browned butter (cooled)
- 76 g browned butter (slightly cooled)
- 135 g brown sugar (1 cup)
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 120 g heavy cream (1/2 cup)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 90 g powdered sugar (3/4 cup)
- 1 tbsp cream or milk (until desired texture is reached)
Tips from a little calm’s video
- Let the yeast mixture rest for 10 minutes until it becomes bubbly to ensure proper activation.
- If your dough is too sticky while mixing, add flour one tablespoon at a time until it comes together.
- After rolling the dough and adding the filling, let the assembled rolls rest for 30 minutes before pouring the heavy cream over them to enhance moisture during baking.
Good to know
- How long does it take to make these cinnamon rolls?
- The total time for making these rolls is about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- What should I do if my dough is too sticky?
- If the dough is too sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time until it comes together.
- How many rolls does this recipe make?
- This recipe makes 8 large rolls.
- What temperature should I bake the rolls at?
- Bake the rolls at 350°F (177°C) for 25-30 minutes.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to a little calm: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
In a bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Let it rest for 10 minutes until bubbly.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar.
- 3
Add the whisked egg, egg yolk, cooled browned butter, and the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.
- 4
Mix until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time until it comes together.
- 5
Cover the dough and let it rest for 1-2 hours until it has doubled in size.
- 6
Prepare the filling by mixing slightly cooled browned butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- 7
Once the dough has risen, roll it out and spread the filling evenly over the surface.
- 8
Roll the dough tightly and cut it into 8 equal pieces.
- 9
Place the rolls in a baking dish and let them rest for 30 minutes.
- 10
Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- 11
Pour heavy cream over the risen rolls before baking.
- 12
Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- 13
For the cream cheese frosting, beat together softened cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Add cream or milk until desired texture is reached.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The step timings are inferred based on typical cooking processes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from a little calm’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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