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Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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These Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls combine the classic comfort of cinnamon rolls with the rich, festive flavor of eggnog. Soft, fluffy dough infused with warm spices and creamy eggnog, topped with a luscious spiced cream cheese frosting, makes for an indulgent holiday treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 cup warm eggnog (about 115 degrees F)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons instant dry yeast (Red Star Platinum Baking Yeast preferred)
  • 2 large eggs (at 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 cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup eggnog

Frosting

  • 6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup salted butter (at room temperature)
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon 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 yeast overtop. Let it sit for a few minutes to activate.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, very soft butter, and sugar to the yeast mixture. Mix until fully combined.
  3. Add Flour and Salt: Stir in the salt and 4 cups of bread flour using the paddle attachment just until the ingredients come together. Let rest for 5 minutes so the flour can hydrate properly.
  4. Prepare for Kneading: Scrape dough off the paddle and remove it. Attach the dough hook to the mixer.
  5. Knead the Dough: Knead the dough on medium speed, gradually adding up to ½ cup more flour if needed, for 5-7 minutes until the dough is elastic, smooth, and tacky. It may still stick lightly to bowl sides; this is normal.
  6. First Rise: Lightly grease a large bowl with cooking spray. Transfer the dough to the bowl, cover with a towel or wax paper, and place in a warm spot (like a warmed then turned off oven). Let rise until just under doubled in size, approximately 30-60 minutes.
  7. Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
  8. Roll Out Dough: Lightly flour a pastry mat or surface. Turn out the dough and roll it into roughly a 24×15-inch rectangle using a floured rolling pin. The exact size can vary.
  9. Spread Filling: Evenly smooth the cinnamon sugar butter filling over the entire dough rectangle.
  10. Form Roll: Starting on the long edge, tightly roll the dough like a jelly roll into a log.
  11. Cut Rolls: Slice into 12 even pieces and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
  12. Second Rise: Cover the pan and let the rolls rise for 10 minutes to slightly puff up.
  13. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 375º Fahrenheit.
  14. Prepare for Baking: Warm eggnog until just warm to the touch (not hot). Pour the warm eggnog over the rolls to soak into the dough.
  15. Bake Rolls: Bake for 25-28 minutes, checking around 20 minutes. If rolls brown too quickly, loosely tent with foil. Rolls are done when edges pull apart slightly and are cooked through.
  16. Make Frosting: While rolls cool, beat the softened cream cheese and butter with a hand mixer until smooth.
  17. Add Spices and Sugar: Mix in nutmeg, cinnamon, eggnog, then beat in powdered sugar until frosting is creamy and well combined.
  18. Frost Rolls: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cinnamon rolls.
  19. Store: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Ensure the eggnog is warm but not hot when activating yeast and pouring over rolls for best rise and flavor infusion.
  • Do not over-rise the dough to avoid overly airy rolls that may collapse.
  • Adjust flour quantity slightly depending on humidity and altitude; dough should remain tacky but manageable.
  • Use a 9×13 inch pan for evenly sized rolls; size and spacing can affect baking time.
  • Check rolls at 20 minutes to prevent overbrowning; foil tent as needed.
  • For best results, allow rolls to cool before frosting to prevent melting.
  • To keep rolls soft, store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.

Keywords: eggnog cinnamon rolls, holiday cinnamon rolls, Christmas cinnamon rolls, spiced cinnamon rolls, cream cheese frosting cinnamon rolls

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