
Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Rolls
Prep
25 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
My go to dessert when I need something special but don't have all day is these Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Rolls. With just over an hour total from start to finish, they're surprisingly quick to make for homemade rolls. The magic is in that creamy dulce de leche swirled through the dough, creating this incredible caramel sweetness that feels indulgent without being too heavy. I love using cinnamon in my baking because it's not just delicious, it actually helps regulate blood sugar and gives you that cozy warmth in every bite. Trust me, your kitchen will smell amazing while these bake, and your family will think you spent way more time in the kitchen than you actually did.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250flour
- 150 gsugar
- 100 mlmilk
- 7 gactive dry yeast
- 10 gsalt
- 120 gbutter
- 2eggs
- 120 mldulce de leche
- 20 gcinnamon
- 50 ggranulated sugar
- 20 gbrown sugar
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Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- 2
Gradually add the milk and mix until a dough forms. Add the butter and mix until fully incorporated.
- 3
Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 5
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1cm. Brush with the dulce de leche and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- 6
Roll the dough into a tight log and cut into 8 equal pieces. Place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2cm of space between each roll.
- 7
In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over the rolls.
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
- 9
While the rolls are still warm, drizzle with additional dulce de leche if desired. Serve and enjoy!
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