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Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Delightfully spiced eggnog cinnamon rolls made with a soft, buttery dough enriched with warm eggnog and topped with a creamy nutmeg-cinnamon frosting. These rolls combine holiday flavors and classic comfort in each bite, perfect for festive mornings or cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 cup warm eggnog (about 115°F)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons instant dry yeast (e.g., Red Star Platinum Baking Yeast)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup salted butter (very soft, almost melted)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 1/2 cups bread flour (divided)

Filling

  • 3/4 cup salted butter (melted)
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (firmly packed)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup eggnog

Frosting

  • 6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup salted butter (room temperature)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons eggnog
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: Pour the warm eggnog into the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle the instant dry yeast over the top. Let it sit briefly to activate.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, very soft butter, and granulated sugar to the yeast mixture and mix until fully combined.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients and Rest: Add salt and 4 cups of the bread flour to the bowl. Mix with the paddle attachment just until ingredients are barely combined. Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes so the flour can absorb the liquids.
  4. Prepare for Kneading: Scrape the dough off the beater blade, remove the paddle attachment, and attach the dough hook to the mixer.
  5. Knead Dough: Knead the dough on medium speed, gradually adding up to 1/2 cup more flour if needed, until a tacky, elastic, and smooth dough forms, about 5-7 minutes. It will still stick slightly to the sides of the bowl.
  6. First Rise: Lightly grease a large bowl with cooking spray. Transfer the dough into the bowl with a rubber spatula. Cover with a towel or wax paper, then place in a warm environment (such as a turned-off oven warmed briefly) to rise until just shy of doubling in size, about 30-60 minutes.
  7. Prepare Filling: While dough rises, combine melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Mix well and set aside.
  8. Roll Out Dough: Lightly flour a pastry mat or countertop. Turn out the dough and lightly dust its surface with flour. Flour a rolling pin and roll the dough into approximately a 24×15 inch rectangle.
  9. Apply Filling: Use a rubber spatula to evenly smooth the cinnamon sugar filling across the entire dough rectangle.
  10. Form Roll: Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a jelly-roll style log.
  11. Slice Rolls: Cut the rolled dough into 12 equal slices and arrange them in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
  12. Second Rise: Cover the pan and let the rolls rise for 10 minutes.
  13. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  14. Warm Eggnog: Gently warm the remaining eggnog until just warm to the touch (not hot).
  15. Add Eggnog to Rolls: Pour the warm eggnog evenly over the rolls, letting it soak around them.
  16. Bake Rolls: Bake for 25-28 minutes, checking around 20 minutes. If browning too fast, tent with foil. Rolls are done when the center roll looks cooked and not doughy when gently pulled.
  17. Prepare Frosting: While rolls cool, blend softened cream cheese and butter using a hand mixer until smooth.
  18. Finish Frosting: Add nutmeg, cinnamon, eggnog, and powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture. Beat thoroughly until combined and creamy.
  19. Frost Rolls: Spread the frosting over the cooled cinnamon rolls evenly.
  20. Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • The dough should remain slightly tacky after kneading; avoid adding too much extra flour.
  • Allowing the dough to rise too much before baking will result in overly airy rolls.
  • For a more controlled rise, use the warm oven method described.
  • Check on rolls during baking to prevent over-browning; tent with foil if necessary.
  • Roll sizes may vary slightly; adjust baking time accordingly.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for best dough texture.
  • These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated gently before serving.

Keywords: eggnog cinnamon rolls, holiday cinnamon rolls, festive breakfast, creamy frosting rolls, spiced cinnamon rolls

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