Description
Delightful Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls infused with warm eggnog and spices, creating a festive twist on a classic treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup eggnog (warm to 110°F)
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (for filling)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp eggnog (for glaze)
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (for glaze)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, mix warm eggnog with active dry yeast and granulated sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the Dough: In a stand mixer, combine yeast mixture, egg, and melted butter. Gradually add flour and salt, knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Let the Dough Rise: Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Make the Filling: Mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Roll Out the Dough: Punch down the dough and roll into a 12×15 inch rectangle.
- Add the Filling: Spread softened butter over dough, sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mix on top.
- Roll and Cut: Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 9 equal rolls.
- Second Rise: Place rolls in a greased dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, eggnog, vanilla extract, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle glaze over rolls while warm, serve immediately.
Notes
For better results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Store rolls in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg