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Chai Cinnamon Rolls

Irresistible Chai Cinnamon Rolls for Cozy Mornings

These Chai Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect treat, combining warm chai spices with a gooey, sweet filling for a delightful breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 32 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Warm milk around 110°F
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Ensure it's fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated White Sugar Helps bloom yeast
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free options can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor
  • 2 large Eggs Aquafaba can be used as a vegan substitute
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best results
For the Chai Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger For authentic chai flavor
  • to taste Allspice Feel free to personalize
  • to taste Nutmeg Feel free to personalize
  • to taste Cardamom Feel free to personalize
  • to taste Cloves Feel free to personalize
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be used
For the Chai Caramel Sauce
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Non-dairy alternatives can be used
  • 2 bags Chai Tea Bags Use your favorite brand
For the Frosting
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Dairy-free options available
  • ¼ cup Softened Butter Use room temperature
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift for smooth texture
  • to taste Chai Spices For flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • saucepan
  • Baking Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Activate Yeast
  1. Combine 1 cup of warm whole milk, 2 ¼ teaspoons of active dry yeast, and 2 tablespoons of granulated white sugar in a small bowl. Let sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
Prepare Dough
  1. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon ground ginger. Add the yeast mixture, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ½ cup of softened butter. Mix until a dough forms, then knead for 7-10 minutes.
First Rise
  1. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm area until it doubles in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Prepare Chai Caramel Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, warm ½ cup of heavy cream and steep 2 chai tea bags for about 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and combine with ½ cup of light brown sugar and a pinch of salt.
Prepare Filling
  1. In a medium bowl, cream together ¼ cup of softened butter, ½ cup of light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, and a dash of salt.
Assemble Rolls
  1. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out. Spread the filling over the dough, roll it tightly, and cut into 12 pieces. Place the rolls cut-side up over the chai caramel sauce.
Second Rise
  1. Pour ½ cup of heavy cream between the rolls and let rise in a warm area until they double in size, about 1 hour.
Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 29-32 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
Make Frosting
  1. Beat together 4 ounces of cream cheese, ¼ cup of softened butter, 2 cups of powdered sugar, and a dash of chai spices until smooth.
Finish
  1. Drizzle the frosting over warm chai cinnamon rolls and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze individually for up to 2 months.

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