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easy blueberry cinnamon rolls recipe

Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

Cinnamon Roll Dough

  • 2 1/2-3 cups flour Start with 2 1/2 and add a bit more at a time if your dough is too runny to work with.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Cinnamon Filing

  • 1/4 cup butter softened or partially melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 Tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup butter softented
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions
 

Mix Cinnamon Roll Dough

  • Preheat oven to 375° F and grease a 9 x 13 baking pan
  • In your stand mixer bowl (if using) combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix until combined.
  • In a separate bowl mix melted butter, egg, buttermilk and vanilla
  • Slowly add wet ingredients to dry ingredients while mixing. Mix until your dough is stretchy and can be handled.
  • Optional: Remove your dough, and wrap in plastic wrap. Form into a disk and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour

Assemble Cinnamon Rolls and Bake

  • Roll out your dough into a 12-inch by 16-inch rectangle (approximately) on a floured surface. Make sure you have a thin layer of flour on everything. You're going to have to roll up and lift your dough into the pan, so you don't want it sticking to your counter!
  • Mix the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling in a bowl until it forms a paste (It's okay to melt your butter slightly in the microwave so it's easier to mix).
  • Spread the filling in a thin layer over your dough.
  • Sprinkle fresh blueberries on top of the filling.
  • Roll up your cinnamon rolls at the long edge. Try to roll tightly.
  • Cut your log of rolled dough into 12 pieces. Turn the pieces sideways and lay in your prepared baking dish.
  • Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes, or until dough is slightly golden brown on the top.

Frost Cinnamon Rolls and Enjoy

  • While your cinnamon rolls bake, make the cream cheese frosting.
  • Using a hand mixer, beat softened cream cheese and butter with powdered sugar and vanilla until well mixed.
  • When cinnamon rolls are out of the oven and still warm, place a generous dollop of cream cheese frosting on top of each one. Spread the frosting with a knife of rubber spatula.
  • If you want to, top your cinnamon rolls with more blueberries or just enjoy as is!