To make homemade Cinnabon-style cinnamon rolls, start by combining 2 cups of flour and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Then, heat milk, eggs, and butter in a saucepan until the butter melts. Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Let the dough rise in a warm place until it nearly doubles in size. Prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar and cinnamon together. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter over it, and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly on top. Roll the dough into a log, then cut into 1-1.5 inch slices and place in a greased 9×13 pan.
Allow the rolls to rise again for 30-40 minutes. Preheat your oven to 375°F and bake the rolls for 21-22 minutes until golden brown. While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting by mixing softened cream cheese, butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
Once the rolls have cooled slightly, spread the frosting generously over the top. For the best results, use warm milk for the dough and ensure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for the frosting. You can also pour heavy cream over the rolls before baking for a gooey caramel sauce.