Fluffy Coffee Cinnamon Rolls

Homemade coffee cinnamon rolls on a white kitchen counter

Fluffy Coffee Cinnamon Rolls

Fluffy homemade coffee cinnamon rolls filled with buttery cinnamon-coffee goodness and topped with a smooth coffee glaze ; a cozy breakfast pastry that smells like your favorite café, made right at home.

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 25

Rising Time: 1 30

Total Time: 2 15

Servings: rolls

Calories: 290kcal

Cost: $6

Equipment

Mixing bowls
1 Rolling Pin
1 9x13 inch baking pan
1 Pastry Brush
1 Bench scraper or knife
1 Kitchen towel
Measuring Cups & Spoons
1 Digital thermometer (optional)

Ingredients

For the Dough

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour provides structure
¼ cup granulated sugar adds light sweetness
1 packet (2¼ tsp) instant yeast helps dough rise
1 cup warm milk around 110°F
⅓ cup melted butter adds richness
1 large egg binds dough
½ teaspoon salt balances flavors

For the Cinnamon Filling

½ cup softened butter spreads easily
¾ cup brown sugar caramel sweetness
2 tablespoon ground cinnamon warm spice flavor
1 tablespoon instant coffee powder optional, adds coffee depth

For the Coffee Glaze

1 ½ cups powdered sugar smooth sweet coating
3 tablespoon brewed coffee rich flavor
2 tablespoon melted butter adds shine
½ teaspoon vanilla extract enhances aroma

Instructions

Add butter, egg, salt, and flour; knead until smooth
Mix dough – Add butter, egg, salt, and flour; knead until smooth.
First rise – Cover dough, let rest 1 hour.
Prepare filling – Combine butter, sugar, cinnamon, coffee.
Shape rolls – Roll out dough, spread filling, roll into log, cut pieces.
Second rise – Cover rolls, rise 30 minutes.
Bake – 350°F for 25 minutes, golden brown.
Glaze – Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation only.

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