My husband and I only have one tradition that we consistently keep up with:
New Year’s Eve Cinnamon Rolls.
This is my favorite cinnamon roll recipe– and I can easily eat an entire pan by myself.
And that’s why we only make them once a year 
Seriously.
New Year’s Eve Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients:
Rolls:
- 1 c. warm water
- 3 tbsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 3 tbsp. butter or margarine
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 3 c. AP flour
- 2 1/4 tsp fast acting yeast
- 1/4 c. dough enhancer* (optional, but recommended)
Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 3 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/3 c. butter or margarine, softened
- 1 tbsp flour
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 6 tbsp. butter or margarine
- 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla (optional)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Directions:
I like to make my dough in the bread machine, so that’s what these instructions are based on. If you don’t own a bread machine, or you simply prefer not to use it– you can simply adjust these instructions to make dough by hand–
kneading every 1/2 hour.
- Pour the sugar and the yeast into a small cup or bowl with the warm water. Let it sit (proof) while you complete the remaining dough preparation.
- Place the salt, 3 tbsp. butter, oil, flour, and dough enhancer into the bread machine.
- Once the yeast has proofed (looks foamy), pour it into the bread machine (make sure to scrape all of the sugar out).
- Set the machine for a dough cycle and start. Let cycle through until dough is complete.
- Mix together the filling ingredients, set aside.
- Remove dough from the bread machine and roll out to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the brown sugar mixture evenly over the dough.
- Roll up the dough jelly-roll style and pinch closed at the ends.
- Slice dough into approximately 12 rolls. Place each roll in a greased 9×13 baking dish and cover. Let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350º for 20-30 minutes (start watching carefully after 20) until just golden brown on top.
- Whisk together using a hand mixer: the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla, and cinnamon. Whisk in the powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time– using more or less depending on the consistency you want.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the rolls while warm and serve!
*I like Augason Farms brand dough enhancer. If you live in Utah (and maybe elsewhere, but I don’t know), you can find this product at Macey’s grocery stores in the food storage section. Or you can buy it online here.
*Augason Farms has not compensated me in any way for writing this post. They are unaware of my endorsement.
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Yum! I love making my own cinnamon rolls and I have about 10 recipes to try out. I have a cinnabon cinnamon roll recipe on my blog. They are the best. Any cinnamon roll for that matter. Thanks for sharing! Love FlournFriends
We always make cinnamon rolls on New Years Day too! These look fabulous.
It was a long break! I’m happy to be getting back into the swing of things and so glad you’re back!
I’m happy you had a good Christmas, and got to see all your family. The cinnamon rolls look so great. I love cinnamon rolls SO much.
Glad you’re back & SO glad I got to see you over the holidays! These cinnamon rolls look AMAZING. Yuuuum.
Such a great idea making them for a New Years tradition! I have never made them from scratch. Thanks for sharing at Mrs Foxs Sweet Party
Oh those would be everyday treats for me, they look so good!
what a great way to welcome the new year with such a sweet treat come see what I shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com/2012/01/caramelized-bread-pudding.html
Looks delish! Happy New Year!
I LOVE homemade cinnamon rolls. Thanks for linking up!
My mom makes fantastic cinnamon rolls but I have never made them from scratch! It is one of the things on my to-do list!
They look amazing! We make cinnamon rolls for Christmas morning but no reason not to have them another time of year! Just pinned your recipe.
-caroline @ c.w.frosting