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Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls

Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup rainbow jimmies
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp rainbow jimmies
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tbsp milk
  • Extra rainbow sprinkles for topping

Method
 

  1. Warm milk to 110°F, stir in yeast and a pinch of sugar, and let sit 5 minutes until foamy. Mix in melted butter, remaining sugar, egg, vanilla, and salt. Add 2 cups flour and stir to a shaggy dough. Add 1/3 cup sprinkles and another 1 cup flour. Knead 8 to 10 minutes, adding the rest of the flour as needed, until smooth and elastic.
  2. For the filling, mash together 1/2 cup softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and 2 tbsp sprinkles until spreadable.
  3. Roll the risen dough into a 16x12 inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly, leaving one long edge bare. Roll up, seal the seam, and cut into 12 rolls. Place in a buttered 9x13 inch pan.
  4. Cover and let rise 30 to 40 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown on top.
  5. Beat cream cheese, 3 tbsp butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Glaze warm rolls and top with extra sprinkles.

Notes

Rising time is not included in the total; allow about 1 hour 40 minutes for both rises combined. For the cleanest cuts, use unflavored dental floss instead of a knife.