These Maple Cinnamon Butter Rolls are a delightful addition to any Thanksgiving meal. Soft, fluffy, and infused with the warm flavors of maple and cinnamon, they are perfect for serving alongside your holiday feast.
This recipe is straightforward, making it easy to incorporate these rolls into your Thanksgiving preparations. They can be enjoyed fresh out of the oven or warmed up later for a comforting treat.
Delicious Maple Cinnamon Butter Rolls
These rolls are made with a rich dough that rises beautifully, then rolled with a sweet maple cinnamon filling. The recipe yields about 12 rolls and takes approximately 2 hours from start to finish, including rising time.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. Add melted butter, eggs, and salt. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Make the Filling: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter until well combined.
- Roll and Fill: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough. Roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 equal pieces.
- Second Rise: Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the rolls are baking, mix maple syrup and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Glaze and Serve: Once the rolls are out of the oven, drizzle the maple glaze over the warm rolls and serve.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 rolls
- Calories: 220kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
