Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls

Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls

These cinnamon rolls have a subtle eggnog flavor and a hint of nutmeg—the perfect breakfast treat for the holiday season. They taste like classic cinnamon rolls with some added warm spice depth. The frosting is a creamy, slightly tangy contrast to the sugary rolls.

Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Cool Time:
15 mins
Rise Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 25 mins
Yield:
12 eggnog cinnamon rolls
Servings:
12

Ingredients

Filling

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste

Glaze

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons eggnog
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Doug

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package quick-rising yeast (such as Fleischmann's RapidRise®)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided, or more as needed
  • ½ cup eggnog
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • cooking spray

Directions

Step 1
Gather all ingredients.

Step 2
Combine sugar, yeast, salt, and 4 cups of the flour in the work bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on low speed until just combined, about 15 seconds. With mixer running on low speed, add eggnog, sour cream, butter, and egg. Continue beating until dough forms, 1 to 2 minutes. Switch to a dough hook attachment. Beat on medium-low speed until dough is smooth and elastic, 6 to 9 minutes; gradually add remaining 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon at a time, if necessary.

Step 3
Place dough in a large bowl greased with cooking spray and turn to coat. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm draft-free place until dough has doubled in size, 2 to 3 hours.

Step 4
Spray a 13- x 9-inch pan with cooking spray. Lightly punch down dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into an 18- x 10-inch rectangle.

Step 5
For the filling spread 1/2 cup of butter over the dough. In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle evenly over butter.

Step 6
Starting with one long side, roll dough into a log; pinch seam to seal.

Step 7
Slice into 12 rolls.

Step 8
Place rolls in the prepared pan. Cover, and let rise in a warm draft-free place until doubled in size, 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Step 9
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 10
Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack 15 minutes.

Step 11
Add cream cheese and 4 tablespoons butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat on medium speed until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Add powdered sugar, eggnog, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.

Step 12
Drizzle glaze over warm rolls. Serve with freshly grated nutmeg sprinkled on top and any extra glaze, if desired.

Cook’s Note:

I used Borden® eggnog.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

511
Calories
25g
Fat
67g
Carbs
7g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 511
% Daily Value *
Total Fat25g 32%
Saturated Fat15g 76%
Cholesterol85mg 28%
Sodium371mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate67g 24%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Protein7g
Potassium122mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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    • 2 years ago

    it tastes amazing although gets a little sticky

    • 2 years ago

    The dough did not become smooth and elastic, as explained in step 1. We added at least 1/3 cup of water and a few more tbsp of eggnog.

    The flavor turned out great and eggnoggy!

    • 2 years ago

    These were delicious! I let them rise in the fridge overnight, then for about an hour at room temp before baking them the next morning. A splash of rum in the cream cheese frosting was perfect.

    • 1 year ago

    This recipe was the best breakfast for christmas

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