Rich Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Step 1

Dough

Step 2

Pour the warmed milk into the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.

Step 3

Add the yeast and the sugar and stir to moisten.

Step 4

Allow to sit for 5 minutes or until foamy.

Step 5

In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder and salt. When the yeast mixture is ready, turn the mixer on low and slowly add the flour mixture.

Step 6

When the dough starts to look shaggy (about 1 minute), add the molasses, egg, melted shortening and melted butter.

Step 7

Mix on medium speed until a smooth dough is formed (about 1 minute). Check the bottom of the mixer bowl during this part to make sure no ingredients are stuck to the bottom.

Step 8

Change the paddle attachment to a dough hook and knead the dough on med-high speed for 7-8 minutes. If you do not have a dough hook, you can knead the dough by hand on a lightly floured surface.

Step 9

Grease the bowl that was used for the flour with oil or cooking spray.

Step 10

Place the kneaded doughball in the bowl, turning it to coat all sides with oil.

Step 11

Cover with plastic wrap or a warm, damp towel and place in a warm, draft free area and allow to rise for 1 hour.

Step 12

While the dough is rising, prepare the filling.

Step 14

Filling

Step 15

In a medium bowl, combine the molasses, melted butter, cinnamon and salt until well blended.

Step 16

Stir in the sugar and mix thoroughly; set aside.

Step 18

Filling the Dough

Step 19

Spray a 9×13-inch pan with Baker’s Joy® No Stick Spray with Flour; set aside.

Step 20

Punch down the dough in the bowl and then place onto a lightly floured surface.

Step 21

Use a rolling pin to form the dough into a 14×14-inch square, dusting with flour as needed.

Step 22

Spread the prepared filling over the dough, leaving some empty space (about 1 inch) on the sides and at the end furthest from you. If your filling is too stiff to spread, microwave it for about 30 seconds.

Step 23

Roll the dough up starting with the side closest to you.

Step 24

Using a serrated knife, use a gentle sawing motion to slice the dough into 12 equal sized pieces.

Step 25

Place the rolls, cut side down, in the prepared pan.

Step 26

Cover with the plastic wrap or towel again and place back in the warm, draft-free location.

Step 27

Allow to rise another 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.

Step 28

Prepare the frosting while the rolls rise.

Step 30

Frosting

Step 31

In the bowl of a mixer with a paddle attachment, combine the shortening and cream cheese. Blend on medium speed until creamy.

Step 32

On low, add in the molasses, salt and vanilla extract and stir until blended.

Step 33

Add the powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time, and blend until smooth.

Step 34

Frosting may be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Step 36

Baking

Step 37

Preheat the oven to 375˚F.

Step 38

Bake the rolls for 15-18 minutes or until they start to brown on the sides.

Step 39

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before frosting.