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Tender Overnight Pull-Apart Cinnamon Rolls

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A cozy and easy overnight cinnamon roll recipe that yields tender, soft, and pull-apart cinnamon rolls perfect for a slow, comforting morning.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (420g) all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (one packet)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30-45ml) whole milk

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  2. Warm 1 cup whole milk to about 110°F (43°C). Stir in 4 tablespoons melted, cooled unsalted butter and 1 large room-temperature egg.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon or dough hook until it forms a shaggy dough. Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes or use a stand mixer on low for 4-5 minutes until smooth and elastic but still soft and slightly sticky.
  4. Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Refrigerate overnight for 8 to 12 hours.
  5. Next morning, combine ¾ cup packed brown sugar with 2 tablespoons cinnamon in a bowl. Soften 4 tablespoons butter for spreading.
  6. Lightly flour your surface and roll the dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
  7. Evenly spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously on top.
  8. Slice the dough into 12 equal strips about 1 ½ inches wide. Stack the strips on top of each other gently, then cut the stack into 12 squares.
  9. Lightly butter a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place the squares upright in the dish, packed snugly but not squished. Cover loosely and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  10. Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cinnamon sugar is bubbling around the edges.
  11. While baking, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2-3 tablespoons milk until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

Cover dough airtight during overnight rise to prevent drying. Use instant yeast for best results with cold rise. If rolls brown too quickly, tent with foil. Sharp knife helps keep edges clean when cutting. Rolls reheat well in microwave or oven.

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Keywords: cinnamon rolls, overnight cinnamon rolls, pull-apart cinnamon rolls, easy cinnamon rolls, breakfast pastry, cozy morning recipe

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