Description
Indulge in the warm, aromatic flavors of chai with a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls. These Chai Cinnamon Rolls are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons brewed chai tea (cooled)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit until foamy.
- Prepare the dough: Mix flour, sugar, salt, melted butter, eggs, and yeast. Knead until smooth. Let rise.
- Fill and roll: Roll out dough, spread butter, sprinkle sugar-spice mixture, roll up, and slice into rolls.
- Bake: Arrange rolls in a dish, let rise, then bake until golden.
- Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, chai tea, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- For stronger chai flavor, steep the tea longer or use chai concentrate in the glaze.
- Rolls can be prepped ahead and baked in the morning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
