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Bread Machine Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, fluffy overnight cinnamon rolls made easily with a bread machine. Perfect for make-ahead breakfasts, holidays, and brunch.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 12 cinnamon rolls
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Bakery

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 0.75 cup warm milk
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
Cinnamon Filling
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch helps filling stay in place
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • salt pinch

Equipment

  • Bread machine
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Add milk, egg, and softened butter into the bread machine pan.
  2. Add flour, granulated sugar, and salt on top.
  3. Make a small well and add the active dry yeast.
  4. Run the bread machine on the Dough cycle.
  5. When the cycle finishes, remove dough and place on a floured surface.
  6. Roll dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle.
  7. Spread softened butter for the filling onto the dough.
  8. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Sprinkle evenly over butter.
  9. Roll dough tightly into a log and slice into 12 rolls.
  10. Arrange rolls in a greased baking dish.
  11. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
  12. In the morning, let rolls come to room temperature for 45–60 minutes.
  13. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 22–26 minutes.
  14. For the frosting: beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  15. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; mix until creamy.
  16. Spread frosting over warm cinnamon rolls and serve.