Hayley's Famous Cinnamon Rolls

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200 degrees.

Step 2

Place milk in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for about 90 seconds or until the milk is warmed.

Step 3

Add yeast and stir.

Step 4

Place 1 cup of sugar in measuring cup. Scoop out 2 Tablespoons of sugar from measuring cup and place in a bowl. Stir. Let yeast proof for 5-10 minutes.

Step 5

Meanwhile, add remaining sugar, eggs, melted butter, and salt in large mixing bowl. Once yeast is activated, add mixture to a bowl. Stir in flour, 3 cups at a time. Watch for the dough to start coming off the sides of the bowl.

Step 6

Once the oven is preheated to 200 degrees, turn OFF oven.

Step 7

Place dough in an oven-safe bowl. Cover bowl with a moist towel. Put in oven to rise for 1 hour to double in size.

Step 8

Once the dough has doubled in size, roll out on a floured surface into a large rectangle.

Step 9

Spread softened butter all over the dough. Place brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Sprinkle over dough.

Step 10

Tightly roll up dough and slice into rolls.

Step 11

Place on greased baking sheets and cover loosely with towel or saran wrap.

Step 12

Let rise for at least 1 hour.

Step 13

Bake at 400 degrees for 9-12 minutes.

Step 14

To make frosting: Cream together butter and cream cheese for 2 minutes. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla.

Step 15

Spread over slightly cooled cinnamon rolls.

Step 16

Serve warm.