Description
Experience the warmth of the holidays with Christmas Eve Cinnamon, a delightful treat that fills your home with the irresistible aroma of cinnamon and sugar. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for festive gatherings, bringing friends and family together for sweet moments and joyful memories. With its golden-brown appearance and soft, flavorful bites, this cinnamon delicacy will have everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- Sliced almonds (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar; let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Mix in melted butter and eggs until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add flour, cinnamon, and salt to form a soft dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle; spread softened butter over it and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mix. Roll tightly into a log.
- Slice into even pieces (about 1 inch thick) and arrange in a greased baking dish.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg