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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, gooey cinnamon rolls infused with banana bread flavor and topped with luscious cream cheese icing.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 0.75 cup warm milk about 110°F
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 medium
  • 1 egg large
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for kneading
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
Filling
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg optional
Cream Cheese Icing
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 tbsp butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Stand mixer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Activate yeast with warm milk and sugar; let foam for 5–10 minutes.
  2. Add butter, mashed bananas, and egg; mix well.
  3. Add flour, salt, and cinnamon; knead until smooth, 5–7 minutes.
  4. Let rise in a greased bowl until doubled, 1–1.5 hours.
  5. Mix filling ingredients into a smooth paste.
  6. Roll out dough, spread filling, and roll tightly; slice into 12 rolls.
  7. Place rolls in greased 9x13 pan; rise 30–45 minutes.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden.
  9. Make icing and spread over warm rolls before serving.