Description
Chai Cinnamon Rolls are a comforting breakfast idea with a spiced chai filling and creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons chai spice blend
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon chai spice blend (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Warm the milk to about 110°F and combine with yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a large mixing bowl. Let it sit until foamy, about 5–10 minutes.
- Add eggs, melted butter, remaining sugar, and salt. Gradually add flour, mixing until a sticky dough forms. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, chai spice, cinnamon, and softened butter into a paste for the filling.
- Roll the risen dough into a 16×12 inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly across the surface.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 even pieces using floss or a sharp knife.
- Place rolls in a greased 9×13 pan, cover, and let rise for 30–45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, make the frosting: beat together cream cheese, butter, vanilla, powdered sugar, chai spice, and milk until smooth.
- Spread frosting on warm rolls and serve immediately.
Notes
- These rolls taste best when served warm.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chai Cinnamon Rolls