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Chai Cinnamon Rolls

Heavenly Chai Cinnamon Rolls for Cozy Fall Mornings

Indulge in fragrant Chai Cinnamon Rolls, perfect for cozy fall mornings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Whole Milk warmed
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast ensure it's fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated White Sugar
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour measure accurately
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger reduce if preferred
  • Ground Allspice to taste
  • Nutmeg to taste
  • Cardamom to taste
  • Cloves to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar for the dough
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter softened
For the Caramel Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream for sauce
  • 2 bags Chai Tea Bags
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
For the Frosting
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
For the Filling
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bloom the yeast by combining warmed milk, yeast, and sugar; let sit until foamy.
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  2. Prepare the dough by mixing flour, spices, salt, yeast mixture, butter, eggs, and vanilla.
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  3. Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
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  4. Make the caramel sauce by heating cream, steeping chai bags, and adding other ingredients.
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  5. Prepare filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, and spices until creamy.
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  6. Roll dough into a rectangle, spread filling, roll tightly, and slice into 12 rolls.
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  7. Grease baking dish, pour caramel sauce, place rolls, add cream, cover, and let proof for 1 hour.
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  8. Preheat oven and bake rolls until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean, about 29-32 minutes.
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  9. Make frosting by beating cream cheese and butter, adding sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon.
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  10. Allow rolls to cool, then frost generously and serve warm.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Check yeast freshness, measure flour accurately, and ensure a warm rising place.

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