Cinnamon Swirl Rolls with Brown Butter Glaze

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Soft, pillowy cinnamon rolls swirled with cinnamon sugar and finished with a rich brown butter glaze for a decadent Christmas morning. This American-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, granulated sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 45 min Cook: 25 min Serves 12 American cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in bowl. Whisk 1/2 cup warm milk, 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, and 1 large egg in separate bowl until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until dough forms. Knead on floured surface 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Step 3: Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
  4. Step 4: Roll dough into 12x15-inch rectangle on floured surface. Brush with 1/4 cup melted butter, then sprinkle with 1/2 cup packed brown sugar and 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon.
  5. Step 5: Roll up tightly from long side, cut into 12 equal slices, and place cut-side up in greased 9x13-inch dish.
  6. Step 6: Cover and let rise 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Step 7: While baking, melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter in saucepan over medium heat until nutty and golden, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth.
  8. Step 8: Drizzle warm glaze over warm rolls before serving.

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