Cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting

Filling:

• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

Glaze:

• 110g cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

For the Dough:

1. Combine the milk and butter in a glass measuring cup. Microwave on high until the butter melts and the mixture is just warm, about 30 to 45 seconds.
2. Pour the mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add 1 cup of flour, sugar, egg, yeast, and salt. Beat on low speed for 3 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
3. Add the remaining 2 1/2 cups of flour and continue beating on low until the flour is absorbed and the dough becomes sticky. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
4. If the dough is very sticky, add more flour, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough begins to form a ball and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Add more flour if needed to prevent sticking.
6. Form the dough into a ball and place it in a large bowl lightly greased with nonstick spray. Turn the dough to coat it evenly.
7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel, and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.

For the Filling:

1. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

To Assemble:

1. Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a floured work surface. Roll it out into a 15×11-inch rectangle.
2. Spread the room-temperature butter evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
3. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered surface.
4. Starting at the long side, roll the dough into a log, pinching gently to keep it tightly rolled. Place the seam side down.
5. Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 18 equal slices, each about 1/2 to 3/4 inch wide.
6. Spray the baking dishes with nonstick spray. Arrange the rolls in the dishes, cut side up.
7. Cover the dishes with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel. Let the rolls rise in a warm place until almost doubled in volume, about 40 to 45 minutes.

To Bake:

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and position a rack in the center.
2. Bake the rolls until golden brown on top, about 20 minutes.
3. Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately invert them onto a cooling rack. Let them cool for 10 minutes, then turn them right side up.

For the Glaze:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
2. Spread the glaze over the warm rolls. Serve warm or at room temperature.