Description
Elevate your breakfast with these Bold Coffee Cinnamon Rolls. Fluffy rolls infused with coffee flavor and topped with rich coffee cream cheese frosting make the perfect treat for any coffee lover.
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 egg, large
- 3 3/4 cups flour
- 3/4 tsp sea salt, fine
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
For the Filling
- 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp instant coffee granules
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
For the Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp instant coffee granules dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- Activate Yeast
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk, water, granulated sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Make Dough
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, egg, and softened butter. Knead until a soft, elastic dough forms (8-10 minutes by hand or 5-7 minutes with a stand mixer).
- First Rise
- Cover the dough with a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Prepare the Filling
- Mix Ingredients
- In a small bowl, combine dark brown sugar, cinnamon, and coffee granules.
Assemble the Rolls
- Roll Dough
- Roll the dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle on a floured surface. Spread softened butter over the dough and sprinkle with the filling mixture.
- Roll and Cut
- Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log. Cut into 12 equal pieces and place in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
- Second Rise
- Cover and let the rolls rise in a warm place for 45 minutes to 1 hour until puffy.
Bake
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Make Frosting
- Mix Frosting Ingredients
- Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, dissolved coffee, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Frost and Serve
- Spread frosting over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- Tangzhong: Make a tangzhong paste using 1/4 cup water, 2 tbsp flour, and 2 tbsp milk. Cook over low heat until thickened and add to the dough for extra softness.
- Storage: Store rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Freeze unfrosted rolls for up to 3 months. Thaw and frost before serving.
