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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Delightful banana bread cinnamon rolls topped with creamy frosting, perfect for a cozy afternoon.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/4 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Equipment: Grab a large mixing bowl, whisk, and a baking dish.
  2. Activate Your Yeast: Combine warm milk and sugar, sprinkle the yeast, and let sit.
  3. Mix Your Wet Ingredients: Combine the mashed bananas, butter, vanilla, and egg, then add foamy yeast.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Make the Dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet until shaggy dough forms.
  6. Knead the Dough: Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  7. Let It Rise: Oil a bowl, cover the dough, and let it rise until doubled.
  8. Prepare the Filling: Mix softened butter, sugar, and cinnamon.
  9. Roll Out the Dough: Roll into a rectangle on floured surface.
  10. Spread the Filling: Spread cinnamon mixture evenly over dough.
  11. Roll It Up: Tightly roll dough from the long edge.
  12. Cut the Rolls: Slice the log into pieces.
  13. Second Rise: Place slices in a baking dish and let rise again.
  14. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
  15. Bake Them: Bake rolls until golden brown.
  16. Prepare the Frosting: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
  17. Frost and Serve: Spread frosting over warm rolls.

Notes

You can add chocolate chips or nuts for variations. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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Keywords: banana bread, cinnamon rolls, cream cheese frosting, dessert, baking

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