Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls

Is it even the holiday season if you aren’t on a sugar high before noon? I think not! So to add to that sugar rush, let’s make these Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls to ensure we fulfill the proper ratio of sweet treats in our holiday lives. Afraid of eggnog? No worries! One, we will of course be using a vegan version. Two, it’s not an over the top taste in the cinnamon rolls. It just adds a bit of richness in flavor with a hint of nutmeg.

As discussed this recipe does call for eggnog in the recipe. Hopefully, you can find some at your local grocery store. Plant based foods are really having their moment right now, yay! If you are not able to find any near you, fret not. Use this Vegan Eggnog recipe on the blog to make an at home version that is just as good as the real thing (without any of those scary eggnog ingredients).

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Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls

Get your breakfast sweet tooth ready for these Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls. The perfect way to start your Christmas Day or any day for that matter!

Prep Time1 hour hr

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast

Keyword: christmas, cinnamon rolls, eggnog, holidays, vegan, vegetarian

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour (baking or AP flour) plus more for kneading
• 1 packet instant yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
• 3/4 cup eggnog see notes
• 1/2 tbsp melted vegan butter
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• cooking spray

Cinnamon Sugar Filling

• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp softened vegan butter

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 2 tbsp vegan cream cheese
• 2 tbsp softened vegan butter
• 2 tbsp vegan eggnog
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 – 1 cup powdered sugar see notes

Instructions

• Prepare the dough. Warm up the eggnog in the microwave for about 45 seconds. You want it to be just slightly warmed up. Add the eggnog, melted butter, sugar, salt & nutmeg to a bowl & give it a quick stir to combine. Add the yeast & give it another stir to combine.

  Add 1/2 cup of flour, stir to combine. Repeat this process until all the flour has been added & the dough has formed & is no longer sticky.
• Time to knead the dough. Give a gentle sprinkle of flour to your surface & knead the dough for a minute. Set aside.
• Coat your baking dish with some butter or cooking spray.
• Prepare the filling by combining the sugar & spices. Give it a quick toss. Set aside.
• Let's roll out that dough. Lightly flour your service & rolling pin & roll the dough out to about 12×10 size.
• Rub the softened butter along the rolled out dough's surface. Just giving it a coat, not pressing into the dough. Then sprinkle the sugar spice mixture over the butter. Gently pat the mixture to meld all the ingredients together.

  Time to roll up. Start with an edge of dough roll up until it forms a log. Trim each end by slicing about 1/2 inch of. Then mark the dough into the desired slices. I start by marking half, then half of the half, then half of that half. You get the idea.

  Place the rolls into the baking tray. They should have some breathing room, but not separated like you would cookies. Cover with a towel & set aside for about 45 minutes to rise.
• Preheat oven to 350°. Place the rolls in the oven & cook for 20 minutes until just turning golden brown on top & some bubbling action forms with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Remove from oven & let cool for about 10 minutes.
• Make the cream cheese frosting. Cream together the ingredients. Spread over the slightly warm cinnamon rolls & let it melt in.

Notes

Let’s talk flour.  I’ve made this recipe with both AP flour & baking flour.  I like the texture a bit more with baking flour.  Baking flour has a bit less protein to it which helps it to stay light & airy.  They both work.  I’ve never tried any other flours so I can’t speak to gluten-free options or other substitutes.

Vegan eggnog can be found fairly easily during the holiday season, but if you struggle to find or want to make your own here is my recipe for Vegan Eggnog

I made these as mini rolls by rolling up from the longer side & slicing into 1 inch rolls.  If you want bigger rolls roll up from the shorter side & make thicker cuts for the rolls.

The cream cheese frosting is optional.  If you decide to make it, know that it is a bit of a personal preference.  I like to start with a small amount of the powdered sugar, taste then add more as needed.  You can always add, but you can never take away!