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Chai Cinnamon Rolls with Warm Spices and Sweet Glaze

Best Chai Cinnamon Rolls with Warm Spices and Sweet Glaze

Enjoy these delightful Chai Cinnamon Rolls with Warm Spices and Sweet Glaze, perfect for brunch and special occasions.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 32 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 2 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Healthy Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup whole milk warmed to 110°F
  • 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast for dough
  • 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar to bloom the yeast
  • 4.75 cups all-purpose flour for structure
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon for warmth
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom key chai spice
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt to balance sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar extra sweetness
  • 2 large eggs to enrich dough
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract for flavor
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened for dough
  • 0.33 cup heavy cream for chai caramel sauce
  • 2 bags chai tea bags for flavor infusion
Filling
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed for moisture
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon honey for natural sweetness
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt for balance
Frosting
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened for creamy texture
  • 6 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar for sweetness
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • pinch ground cloves

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a bowl, mix the warmed whole milk, granulated white sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and the other warm spices. Add salt and granulated sugar.
  3. Mix in eggs, vanilla extract, softened butter, and the foamy yeast mixture. Knead for about 7 to 10 minutes.
  4. Transfer the kneaded dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 1 to 1.5 hours.
  5. Heat heavy cream and steep chai tea bags for 10 minutes. Mix with butter, brown sugar, spices, honey, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt.
  6. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread the filling mixture, roll tightly, slice into 12 rolls.
  7. Place sliced rolls over chai caramel sauce, pour in heavy cream, cover, and let rise again for about 1 hour.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F, bake for 29-32 minutes until golden brown, then let cool for 10 minutes.
  9. Beat together softened butter and cream cheese, add powdered sugar, vanilla, and spices, whipping until smooth.
  10. Drizzle the frosting generously over rolls while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For the best experience, serve these rolls warm right after frosting to allow the sweet glaze to melt slightly into the rolls.

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