Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
The overnight cinnamon rolls are a delicious treat filled with brown sugar, cinnamon, and a delightful glaze. They require some preparation time the night before but reward you with their soft, aromatic goodness in the morning. Ideal for a comforting breakfast.
35 minutes
24
Ingredients
- Rolls
- ·2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
- ·1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- ·1/2 cup sugar
- ·1/2 cup softened butter
- ·1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- ·2 large eggs, room temperature
- ·5 1/4 to 5 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- CINNAMON FILLING
- ·1 cup packed brown sugar
- ·1/4 cup ground cinnamon
- ·1/2 cup softened butter, divided
- GLAZE
- ·2 cups confectioners' sugar
- ·1/4 cup half-and-half cream
- ·2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preparation
- Step 1
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine sugar, butter, salt, yeast mixture, and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Do not knead. Cover; refrigerate overnight.
- Step 2
For the filling: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide and roll each half into an 18x12 inch rectangle. Spread with 1/4 cup butter from filling. Sprinkle evenly with half of the brown sugar mixture.