Description
Fluffy cinnamon rolls infused with grated carrots and warm spices, topped with rich cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Combine Yeast Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it’s frothy.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Form the Dough: Pour the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg into the dry ingredients. Stir until it forms a rough dough.
- Knead Effortlessly: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Add Carrots & Spices: Fold in grated carrots, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Let It Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 60 minutes.
- Prepare for Rolling: Roll the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the Cream Cheese: Spread cream cheese across the surface of the dough.
- Roll Up the Dough: Roll tightly from one edge to form a log and cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Final Risen Bliss: Let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes in a greased baking dish.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Mix the Frosting: Prepare the frosting by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Drizzle and Devour: Drizzle frosting over the warm rolls once baked.
Notes
For make-ahead options, prepare the dough one day in advance and let it rise in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg