Banana Cinnamon Rolls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
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2¼ teaspoons Rapid Rise yeast
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1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup milk
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter
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⅔ cup mashed overripe banana
→ Cinnamon Sugar Filling
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¼ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
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½ cup packed light brown sugar
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
→ Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
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⅓ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
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2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
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2 cups powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 tablespoon milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
# Instructions:
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In a large bowl, mix 2 cups of the flour with the brown sugar, yeast, cinnamon, and salt. Warm the milk and butter in the microwave for 30 seconds until the butter is mostly melted and the mixture is warm—not hot. Add to the flour mixture along with the mashed banana.
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Beat on low speed, then increase to high for 2 minutes. Scrape the bowl and add 1 more cup of flour. Continue adding the last cup of flour a little at a time until a dough forms and pulls away from the bowl. Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
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In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the filling. Set aside.
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Roll the dough into an 18x12 inch rectangle. Spread the butter for the filling across the entire surface, then sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over it, pressing gently so it sticks.
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Roll the dough tightly from the long side. Pinch the seam to seal. Slice into 12 even rolls using dental floss or a sharp knife.
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Place the rolls in a parchment-lined 9x13 inch pan. Cover and let rise for another hour until doubled and puffy.
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Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown and fully baked. Let them cool slightly before frosting.
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In a stand mixer, combine the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, milk, vanilla, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy. Spread generously over the cooled rolls.
# Notes:
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These rolls taste like a cozy mix of banana bread and cinnamon buns in one bite.
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Perfect for a weekend brunch, holiday breakfast, or just a sweet treat.