Chai Cinnamon Rolls: Easy Recipe for a Cozy Indulgence
Enjoy the warm and inviting flavors of chai spice with these easy cinnamon rolls, perfect for a cozy treat any time of year.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add in melted butter, eggs, and spices, mixing well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, kneading until the dough is smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough, spread with butter, and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll into logs, slice, and place in a baking dish.
- Let rolls rise for another 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, drizzle with cream cheese frosting after baking.
- These rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chai Cinnamon Rolls, easy cinnamon roll recipe, cozy treats