Description
Chai Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on a classic favorite, blending warming chai spices with fluffy cinnamon rolls for a comforting treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chai spice mix
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar for caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup butter for caramel sauce
- 1 tablespoon chai spice mix for caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the dry ingredients by mixing the flour, sugar, salt, and chai spice mix in a large bowl.
- Activate the yeast by heating the milk until warm and sprinkling the instant yeast into it. Let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Combine the melted butter with the milk mixture and pour it into the dry ingredients. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl covered with a towel for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle shape on a floured surface.
- Prepare the filling by combining brown sugar, melted butter, and chai spice mix. Spread it evenly on the rolled-out dough.
- Roll the dough tightly from one end and slice it into 1-inch thick pieces.
- Second rise the sliced rolls in a greased pan for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the frosting by whisking together cream cheese and powdered sugar, adding vanilla extract until smooth.
- Prepare the caramel sauce by melting brown sugar and butter in a saucepan.
- Combine the rolls with warm caramel sauce and cream cheese frosting before serving.
Notes
Chai Cinnamon Rolls are best served warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week. Reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, chai spice, breakfast, dessert, baking