Description
Chai Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on the classic cinnamon roll, bringing together the comforting warmth of chai spices and the decadence of cream cheese frosting. These soft and fluffy rolls are perfect for breakfast or dessert, making them an irresistible addition to any gathering or cozy evening at home. Topped with a luscious chai cream cheese frosting and drizzled with brown sugar chai caramel sauce, these treats capture the essence of autumn in every bite. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or reheated later, Chai Cinnamon Rolls are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110 degrees F
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp granulated white sugar, to bloom the yeast
- 4 3/4 cups (593 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, very softened
- 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/3 cup (116 g) honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, very softened
- 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup (97 g) powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm whole milk to 110°F and combine it with active dry yeast and sugar; let sit until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and spices.
- Mix in the yeast mixture along with eggs and vanilla until combined.
- Knead dough until smooth (8 minutes in a stand mixer or 10 minutes by hand), then let rise in a greased bowl for about 90 minutes.
- After rising, roll out dough, fill with spiced brown sugar mixture, shape into rolls, and place in a baking dish. Let rise again before baking.
- Bake until golden brown and top with chai cream cheese frosting and caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg