Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of chai spices with these delightful Chai Cinnamon Rolls. Soft, fluffy rolls filled with a fragrant blend of chai spices and topped with a creamy cream cheese glaze make for a perfect treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the Chai-Spiced Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Combine warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Add wet mixture to dry ingredients, stir until a shaggy dough forms. Knead until smooth. Let rise for 1-1.5 hours.
- Make the Filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and chai spices. Roll out dough, spread filling, roll into a log, slice into rolls, place in baking dish. Let rise for 30–45 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 22–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the Glaze: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
- To make ahead, assemble the rolls and refrigerate overnight. Let them rise at room temp before baking the next morning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
