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Sweet and Scrumptious: Banana Cinnamon Rolls

These Banana Cinnamon Rolls are a delicious twist on a classic favorite! They’re soft, fluffy, and filled with a sweet banana cinnamon filling. Learn how to make this easy and delicious recipe

Ingredients

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Banana Dough:

  • ¾ cup milk, warmed to 110℉
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (11 grams, 1 whole packet)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature and lightly beaten
  • ⅔ cup mashed bananas (mash 2 bananas and then measure)
  • 5 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup white granulated sugar
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature and cubed

Cinnamon Banana Filling:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed light or dark
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 bananas, sliced thinly

Cream Cheese Icing:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: Heat the milk in a bowl in the microwave until warmed to 110℉. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt together. Add the cubed butter and use a pastry kneader or your hands to knead the butter into the dough until the butter is the size of a pea.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add in the milk/yeast mixture, beaten egg, and mashed bananas to the dry ingredients. Using a mixer with a dough hook, mix on low speed until a dough starts to form. Switch to medium speed and knead for 5 minutes.
  4. First Rise: Preheat the oven to 200℉. Spray a large mixing bowl with nonstick spray. Place the dough in the bowl. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel. Place in the oven, turn off the oven, and crack open the door. Let it rise for 1 hour.
  5. Make the Filling: In a small bowl using a hand mixer, beat the butter on high speed until smooth. Add in the brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix on medium speed for 1 minute.
  6. Assemble the Rolls: Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Sprinkle a little extra flour on top of the dough. Roll into a large rectangle about ¼ inch thick using a rolling pin. Spread the cinnamon filling over the dough using an offset spatula. Top with the sliced bananas, placing them evenly. Roll the dough starting on the short side. Roll into a log. Use a serrated knife to cut the uneven ends off. Use the knife to lightly saw into 12 even rolls.
  7. Second Rise: Spray a 9×13 inch pan with baking nonstick spray. Place the rolls evenly in the pan. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375℉.
  8. Bake: Bake for 28-33 minutes until the tops are lightly golden brown.
  9. Make the Icing: In a small bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese on high speed for 1 minute. Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix on low speed until combined, switch to high speed and mix until creamy.
  10. Frost and Serve: Use a spoon to evenly dollop the icing on each roll, and spread.

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