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Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls

These are the fluffiest, most flavorful eggnog cinnamon rolls! They are homemade, buttery cinnamon rolls that are covered with eggnog cinnamon roll icing. These are not to be missed this holiday season! Perfect served with our homemade eggnog for Christmas brunch
Prep Time3 hours
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time3 hours 25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 cinnamon rolls
Calories: 547kcal
Author: Eden
Cost: $10

Ingredients

Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls

  • 1/2 ounce yeast rapid rise, two 1/4 ounce packets
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1/2 cup eggnog
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter divided into 1 cup melted and 1/2 cup room temp.
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour a little extra for rolling
  • 1/4 cup cinnamon for the filling
  • 1/2 cup sugar for the filling

Eggnog Cinnamon Roll Icing

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese must be softened
  • 6 tbsp eggnog
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Dissolve yeast in a small bowl with 1/4 cup water. Set aside.
    dissolving yeast
  • In a saucepan heat the milk and eggnog until simmering.
    eggnog and milk
  • In a mixing bowl combine melted butter, sugar, salt, eggs, and yeast. Give it a whisk.
    melted butter and sugar
  • Add in the flour and warm milk.
    cinnamon roll dough
  • Using a bread hook, mix on low until the ingredients are combined.
    mixing cinnamon roll dough
  • Flour your hands and remove the dough. 
  • Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes. 
    cinnamon roll dough
  • Place the dough in a greased bowl and let it rise for 1 1/2 hours until it almost doubles in size.
  • When doubled, punch down the center and prepare a floured surface to roll the dough.
  • Roll the dough out on the floured surface into a 15×9 inch rectangle. 
    cinnamon roll dough rolled out
  • Brush with more melted butter, don’t be shy!
    brushing dough with butter
  • In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar and then spread it all over the butter. The more the better!
    cinnamon and sugar sprinkled on dough
  • Starting at the 15-inch side, tightly roll up the dough and pinch the edge together to seal. Cut into 12-15 slices.
    rolling cinnamon rolls
  • Place cinnamon roll slices an inch or two apart in a baking dish.
    eggnog cinnaom rolls before baking
  • Let them rise again (about 45 minutes) until they double in size. They will all be touching. This is also when you can let them sit in the refrigerator overnight. Just let them come to room temperature before baking
    overnight cinnamon rolls
  •  Bake at 350 °F for about 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.
    eggnog cinnamon roll recipe
  • Whip the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and eggnog on high until fluffy and smooth.
    eggnog cinnamon roll icing
  • Pour and spread the icing all over the fresh-baked cinnamon rolls.
    eggnog cinnamon roll icing

Notes

These cinnamon rolls rise two different times. The first time is before shaping the rolls and the second is after they're cut and in the baking dish. The second rise can be overnight in the refrigerator.
Then bring to room temperature and bake. 
Make the glaze while the rolls are baking. If it curdles, add a little more powdered sugar and continue to beat on high.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1043IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg