Description
Chai Cinnamon Rolls are a cozy twist on the classic breakfast pastry, featuring soft, fluffy dough swirled with a fragrant chai-spiced filling and finished with a creamy chai glaze. Perfect for holiday brunches, winter mornings, or anytime you crave something warm and aromatic.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
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1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
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2½ tsp active dry yeast
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 tsp salt
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3½ cups all-purpose flour
For the Chai Cinnamon Filling:
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¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup packed brown sugar
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2 tbsp chai spice blend (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, nutmeg)
For the Chai Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 tsp chai spice blend
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2–3 tbsp milk or cream
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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In a large bowl, whisk warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
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Add eggs, butter, and salt. Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
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Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1½ hours.
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Mix filling: combine butter, brown sugar, and chai spice until creamy.
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Roll dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly.
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Roll tightly from the long edge and cut into 12 rolls.
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Place rolls in greased 9×13-inch pan. Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
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Mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls and let it soak in slightly.
Notes
Use room temp eggs to help dough mix evenly.
Make your own chai spice: cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, nutmeg.
Drizzle a little cream over rolls before baking for extra gooey texture.
For overnight prep, refrigerate rolls after shaping, then bake in the morning.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American