Lucky Charms Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (180g) warm milk (for the dough)
• 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp/7g) (for the dough)
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar (for the dough)
• 1 egg + 1 egg yolk, room temp (for the dough)
• 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted (for the dough)
• ~ 3 cups (360g) all purpose flour (only add more if needed) (for the dough)
• 3/4 tsp salt (for the dough)
• + 1/3 cup warm heavy cream to pour over the rolls right before baking (for the dough)
• 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, softened (for the filling)
• 3/4 cup (165g) brown sugar, packed (for the filling)
• 1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon (for the filling)
• + lucky charms to sprinkle (I just did the marshmallows but you can do the cereal if you want) (for the filling)
• Marshmallow Cream Cheese Icing: (halve this if you prefer less) (for the filling)
• 8oz (226g) cream cheese, room temp (for the filling)
• 3 tbsp (42g) unsalted butter, room temp (for the filling)
• 7oz (1 jar) marshmallow fluff/creme (for the filling)
• 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar (for the filling)
• 3/4 tsp vanilla (for the filling)
• Pinch salt (for the filling)
• Green food coloring (optional) (for the filling)
• + lucky charms for topping! (for the filling)

Instructions

1. It's finally march! These rolls are the perfect way to kick it off
2. Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5-10 min until foamy.
3. Add egg, egg yolk, and melted butter, mix.
4. Stir in salt & flour. Mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Knead the dough for 8-10 min.
6. Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-1 1/2 hrs or until doubled.
7. Mix the soft butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon together until combined/spreadable.
8. Roll dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
9. Spread the filling evenly & sprinkle lucky charms all over. (don't overstuff it)
10. I like to use a pizza cutter to first slice 8 pieces then roll them each up tightly.
11. (Or you can tightly roll the whole thing then slice)
12. Place in greased 9x13 pan.
13. Cover & let rise 30-45 more min.
14. Pour warm heavy cream over the rolls right before baking.
15. Bake at 350°F for 22-25 min until golden.
16. To make the icing, beat cream cheese & butter together until smooth.
17. Then, beat in marshmallow fluff, powdered sugar, food coloring, vanilla, & pinch of salt until fully combined.
18. Spread over the warm rolls. Top with lucky charms.