Description
Chai Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate cozy treat, perfect for breakfast or dessert. These soft, fluffy rolls are infused with the aromatic flavors of chai spices, including cinnamon and cardamom, and filled with a rich brown sugar mixture. Topped with luscious chai cream cheese frosting and drizzled with sticky caramel sauce, they create a delightful balance of sweetness and spice. Whether you enjoy them on a chilly morning or serve them at a gathering, these indulgent rolls will impress everyone at the table. Plus, they’re simple enough for novice bakers to make and can even be prepared ahead of time for an effortless baking experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110 degrees F
- 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, whisked
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, very softened
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream
- 2 chai tea bags
- 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, very softened
- 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 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, very softened
- 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, softened
- 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
- Bloom the yeast by mixing it with warm milk and sugar; let sit until foamy.
- Mix flour, salt, and spices in a separate bowl.
- Combine yeast mixture with eggs and softened butter; add dry ingredients gradually.
- Knead until smooth, then let rise in a greased bowl covered with plastic wrap until doubled in size.
- Prepare filling by steeping chai tea bags in heavy cream; mix cooled cream with butter and brown sugar.
- Roll out dough, spread filling evenly, roll tightly, cut into pieces, and place in a greased baking dish.
- Allow rolls to rise again before baking at 350°F (175°C) for about 30 minutes.
- Cool slightly before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and spices.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (80g)
- Calories: 303
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg