Description
Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful holiday treat that combines soft, fluffy dough infused with festive spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. Topped with a creamy eggnog glaze, these rolls are perfect for cozy winter mornings or as a show-stopping addition to your holiday brunch. Easy to make from scratch, they promise to impress family and friends alike with their irresistible flavor and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm eggnog (110°F/43°C)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix warm eggnog and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Add flour, sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt. Mix until combined and knead until smooth.
- Let It Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour until doubled.
- Prepare the Filling: Mix sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Roll Out the Dough: Punch down the risen dough; roll out into a rectangle on a floured surface. Spread with softened butter and sprinkle with sugar-spice mixture.
- Shape Your Rolls: Roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 equal pieces.
- Bake to Perfection: Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise again while preheating oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg