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Chai Cinnamon Rolls

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Delight in soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls infused with warm chai spices, perfect for a cozy breakfast or sweet treat any time of day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp ground cardamom
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp whole milk (for icing)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add sugar, melted butter, salt, and eggs; whisk to combine.
  3. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  5. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, black pepper, and brown sugar.
  6. Roll out dough into a 16×12 inch rectangle. Spread softened cream cheese evenly over the dough.
  7. Sprinkle chai-spiced brown sugar mixture evenly on top.
  8. Roll the dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 equal rolls.
  9. Place rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Meanwhile, whisk powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to make icing.
  12. Drizzle icing over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

For an extra chai kick, sprinkle ground nutmeg into the filling or add a splash of chai concentrate to the icing.

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