Description
These Chai Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate fall treat, featuring soft, fluffy dough, a spiced chai filling, and a decadent chai caramel sauce. Topped with a chai cream cheese frosting, these rolls are warm, gooey, and irresistible—perfect for cozy mornings, holidays, or any time you crave a sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- Whole milk
- Active dry yeast
- Granulated sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Ground cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, cloves
- Salt
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Unsalted butter
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For the chai caramel sauce:
- Heavy cream
- Chai tea bags
- Brown sugar
- Butter
- Vanilla
- Honey
- Salt
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For the chai cream cheese frosting:
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Chai spices
Instructions
- Bloom the yeast: Warm the milk and dissolve sugar to activate the yeast.
- Make the dough: Combine flour, spices, salt, and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, butter, and the yeast mixture. Knead until soft and let rise for 1-2 hours.
- Prepare the chai caramel sauce: Brew chai tea and mix with brown sugar, butter, and spices. Spread it in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Roll the dough: Roll dough into a rectangle, spread with the chai brown sugar filling, and roll tightly. Cut into 12 rolls.
- Second proof: Let rolls rise for another hour.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
- Make the frosting: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and chai spices.
- Serve: After cooling for 10 minutes, frost the rolls and serve.
Notes
- Vegan Version: Substitute butter with dairy-free options and use non-dairy milk.
- Add Nuts: Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts for a crunchy texture.
- Spicier: Add extra ground cinnamon or cardamom for a stronger chai flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Fall Treat
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
