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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Delicious Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls that blend banana bread and cinnamon rolls for a delightful treat.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine baking
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • microwave
  • stand mixer
  • flour surface
  • Knife
  • Baking pan

Ingredients
  

For the dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons Rapid Rise yeast
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • cup mashed overripe banana

For the cinnamon sugar filling

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt

For the cinnamon cream cheese frosting

  • cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

Making the dough

  • In a large bowl combine 2 cups of the flour, brown sugar, yeast, cinnamon and salt in a bowl. Mix to combine.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the milk and butter for 30 seconds until warm and the butter is mostly melted. If it's too hot, let it cool before adding.
  • Add the warm milk and butter along with the mashed banana to the flour mixture.
  • Beat on low speed, gradually increasing to high until completely combined, about 2 minutes.
  • Scrape down the bowl and add 1 more cup of flour, beating until combined.
  • Add the remaining cup of flour in a little at a time until the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
  • Turn the dough out onto a well floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.
  • Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl and cover. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Preparing the filling

  • While the dough rises, make the filling. Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a small bowl and mix well.
  • Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle about 18 x 12 inches.
  • Spread the butter for the filling all the way to the edge of the dough. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the butter.
  • From the long end, roll the dough away from you into a tight roll, sealing the bottom edge by pinching the dough together.
  • Cut the dough into 12 even rolls. Place the rolls in a 9 x 13 inch pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Cover loosely with a dish cloth and allow to rise for another hour until doubled in size.
  • Bake the cinnamon rolls at 350°F for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Making the frosting

  • While the rolls cool, make the cream cheese frosting. In a stand mixer combine the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, milk, salt, and vanilla extract.
  • Beat on low speed until light and fluffy. Spread the icing evenly over the rolls. Enjoy warm!

Notes

These rolls are best served warm and can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword banana, bread, cinnamon, dessert, rolls, sweet
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