Description
Chai Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect fall indulgence, offering a delightful fusion of warm chai spices and gooey cinnamon roll goodness. These soft, fluffy rolls are filled with a rich brown sugar chai mixture and draped in a smooth chai cream cheese frosting, all sitting atop a decadent caramel sauce. Whether enjoyed as a cozy breakfast or a sweet dessert, these rolls promise to elevate any gathering with their comforting aroma and irresistible flavor. Easy enough for novice bakers, this recipe allows for personalization, so you can tweak the spices or add your favorite fillings to make them uniquely yours.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110 degrees F
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp granulated white sugar
- 4 3/4 cups (593 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, very softened
- 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/3 cup (116 g) honey
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp (84 g) unsalted butter, very softened
- 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup (97 g) powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Bloom yeast in warmed milk with sugar; let it foam.
- Combine flour, spices, and salt in another bowl; mix wet ingredients into dry until combined.
- Knead dough until smooth; let rise until doubled in size.
- Roll out dough and spread softened butter; sprinkle filling mixture evenly over it.
- Roll tightly into a log and cut into pieces.
- Prepare caramel sauce in baking dish; arrange rolls on top and let rise again.
- Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Make frosting while rolls bake; drizzle on warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (87g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg