# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 cup warm whole milk (240 ml)
02 - 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
03 - ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 g)
04 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
05 - ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted (75 g)
06 - 4 cups all-purpose flour (500 g)
07 - 1 tsp salt
→ Filling
08 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (110 g)
09 - 1 cup packed brown sugar (200 g)
10 - 2½ tbsp ground cinnamon
→ Cream Cheese Frosting
11 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened (115 g)
12 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened (60 g)
13 - 1½ cups powdered sugar (180 g)
14 - ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
15 - 1–2 tbsp milk
→ Board Garnishes
16 - Mini marshmallows
17 - Peppermint candies
18 - White chocolate chips
19 - Fresh raspberries
20 - Sliced strawberries
21 - Sprigs of fresh mint
22 - Powdered sugar for dusting
# Method Steps:
01 - Combine warm milk and active dry yeast in a large mixing bowl; let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Whisk in granulated sugar, eggs, and melted butter. Add flour and salt, stirring until a dough forms.
03 - Knead the dough by hand or with a dough hook for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - Roll dough on a lightly floured surface into a 16x12-inch rectangle.
06 - Spread softened butter evenly over dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
07 - Roll up dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 equal pieces.
08 - Arrange rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
09 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
10 - Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add milk to achieve desired consistency.
11 - Allow rolls to cool for 10 minutes, then spread with cream cheese frosting.
12 - Arrange cinnamon rolls on a large platter and garnish with mini marshmallows, peppermint candies, white chocolate chips, fresh berries, mint sprigs, and dust with powdered sugar.
