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Creamy Smashed Blackstone Cinnamon Rolls

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These creamy smashed Blackstone cinnamon rolls are a cozy morning indulgence featuring soft, rich rolls with pockets of cream cheese and cinnamon goodness that melt in your mouth. The smashed technique creates a rustic texture that soaks up luscious cream cheese frosting as they bake.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (360g)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (7g)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed (180ml)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled (56g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed (200g)
  • 3 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened (75g)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (115g)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (28g)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp whole milk or cream (15-30ml)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
  2. Warm the milk until slightly warm (about 110°F / 43°C) and add the melted butter and eggs.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  4. Knead the dough with a stand mixer dough hook on medium speed for 6-8 minutes or by hand on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  6. Mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl until creamy and well combined.
  7. Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface to about 12×16 inches (30×40 cm).
  8. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.
  9. Fold the dough roughly into thirds or quarters, then press or ‘smash’ it into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan, creating rustic edges and uneven swirls.
  10. Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and let the dough rise again for 30-40 minutes until slightly puffed.
  11. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  12. While baking, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  13. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
  14. Remove rolls from the oven and immediately spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls so it melts into the crevices.
  15. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

Warm the milk properly to activate yeast without killing it. Knead dough until tacky but not sticky. Press dough gently into pan instead of rolling tight to create creamy pockets. Do not rush the second rise for light, fluffy rolls. Spread frosting while rolls are hot for best melting effect. Tent with foil if edges brown too fast.

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