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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Transform your kitchen into a haven of warm sweet aromas with this Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls recipe, a delightful twist on two beloved classics that will have your family and friends reaching for seconds!
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the dough:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp Rapid Rise yeast
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup cup milk
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup mashed overripe banana

For the cinnamon sugar filling:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

For the Cinnamon cream cheese frosting:

  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix 280g (2 cups) of flour, brown sugar, yeast, cinnamon, and salt.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, warm the milk and butter. Add mashed banana to the mixture.
  • Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until mixed.
  • Slowly add the remaining flour until a dough ball forms.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
  • Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
  • While the dough rises, prepare the cinnamon sugar filling by mixing butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread the filling, and tightly roll it up.
  • Cut the dough into 12 rolls and place them in a baking pan. Let them rise for another hour.
  • Bake the rolls at 350°F (180°C) for 30 minutes until golden brown.
  • While the rolls cool, make the cream cheese frosting by mixing butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, milk, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled cinnamon rolls and enjoy them warm.

Notes

Notes:
For an extra touch, sprinkle chopped nuts or additional cinnamon on top of the cream cheese frosting before serving.
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