Henry’s (Not-So-Secret) Secret Ingredient Cinnamon Rolls

Cream Cheese: 255.15g softened, about 1 cup
Salted Butter: 113.5g softened, about 1/2 cup
Powdered Sugar: 360g about 3 cups
Maple or Vanilla Extract: 2 1/4 tsp
The zest of one orange.
INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare Dough: Pour warm milk into a mixer bowl, sprinkle yeast. Add eggs, butter, sugar; mix. Add salt and 4 cups flour; mix lightly. Let rest for 5 minutes.
Knead Dough: Attach the dough hook to the mixer. Knead on medium, adding up to 1/2 cup flour. The dough should be tacky but not overly sticky. Knead for 10-15 minutes.
First Rise: Grease a large bowl. Transfer dough, cover, let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 30 minutes).
Prepare Filling: Mix soft butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Shape Rolls: On a floured surface, roll dough into a 24×15″ rectangle. Spread filling, roll up, cut into 12 slices. Place in a 9×13 baking pan. Let rise for 20 minutes.
Pre-Bake Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F. Warm heavy cream slightly, pour over rolls.
Bake: Bake for 20-22 minutes (up to 25-27 minutes if needed). If browning too quickly, cover with foil.
Frosting: Mix softened cream cheese, butter, extract, orange zest, and powdered sugar. Spread on cooled rolls.
Serve and Store: Enjoy fresh, store in an airtight container.
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