Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Chai Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful twist on the classic pastry. These gooey rolls are filled with a rich brown sugar chai mixture and topped with a creamy chai-infused frosting, then drizzled with sticky caramel sauce. Perfect for cozy fall mornings or gatherings, they offer a unique blend of spices that tantalize your taste buds. Whether served warm for breakfast or as a sweet dessert, these rolls are guaranteed to impress family and friends alike. Bake them fresh at home and enjoy a comforting aroma that fills your kitchen!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110 degrees F
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp granulated white sugar (to bloom the yeast)
- 4 3/4 cups (593 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, very softened
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream
- 2 chai tea bags
- 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, very softened (for filling)
- 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar, packed (for filling)
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 3/4 tsp ground ginger (for filling)
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice (for filling)
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (for filling)
- 3/4 tsp ground cardamom (for filling)
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves (for filling)
- 1/3 cup (116 g) honey (for filling)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1/4 tsp salt (for filling)
- 6 tbsp (84 g) unsalted butter, very softened (for frosting)
- 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- 3/4 cup (97 g) powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for frosting)
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger (for frosting)
- 1/8 tsp ground allspice (for frosting)
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg (for frosting)
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom (for frosting)
- pinch of cloves (for frosting)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by blooming yeast in warm milk with sugar until frothy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and spices.
- Mix bloomed yeast with eggs and vanilla into dry ingredients until combined.
- Knead the dough until smooth and elastic; let it rise until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough, spread filling, roll tightly, and slice into rounds.
- Allow rolls to rise again before baking until golden brown.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting while warm, then drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg