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Chai Cinnamon Rolls

Chai Cinnamon Rolls

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  • Author: Dina
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 rolls 1x

Description

Chai Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect autumn treat, combining the warm, inviting flavors of chai tea with soft, fluffy rolls. These delightful pastries are filled with a rich brown sugar chai filling and topped with a luscious chai cream cheese frosting, then finished off with a decadent sticky caramel sauce. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or any gathering, these rolls will impress everyone at the table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) whole milk
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp granulated white sugar
  • 4 3/4 cups (593 g) all-purpose flour
  • 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
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 chai tea bags
  • 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar
  • 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
  • 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup (97 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • pinch of cloves

Instructions

  1. Warm milk to 110°F and combine with yeast and sugar; let it foam for 5-10 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, spices, salt, and sugar.
  3. Mix eggs, vanilla extract, and softened butter into the yeast mixture.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until smooth; knead for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for 60-90 minutes until doubled in size.
  6. Roll out the dough, spread the chai filling generously, then roll up and slice.
  7. Bake until golden brown and top with chai cream cheese frosting and caramel sauce.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll (105g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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