Sweet Rolls with Eggnog Frosting – A Holiday Treat to Remember

If there’s one thing that can bring the cozy holiday spirit right into your kitchen, it's these warm, fluffy Sweet Rolls topped with a festive Eggnog Frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a holiday dessert, these rolls are packed with cinnamon and nutmeg goodness and finished with a creamy, spiced eggnog frosting. Here’s how to make them at home!

Ingredients:

For the Pastry:

• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 large egg, room temperature
  
  

For the Filling:

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  
  

For the Eggnog Frosting:

• 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 5 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 to 3 tablespoons eggnog

Instructions:

1. Make the Dough:

• In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water (around 110° to 115°F).
• In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, salt, 1 cup of flour, oil, egg, and the yeast mixture. Beat on medium speed until smooth.
• Gradually stir in enough of the remaining flour to create a soft dough (the dough will be sticky).
• Skip the kneading! Instead, place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight to let the dough rest and develop flavor.

2. Prepare the Filling:

• In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• Punch down the refrigerated dough and turn it onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into an 18x8-inch rectangle.
• Spread the softened butter across the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border along the edges.
• Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered dough.

3. Roll and Slice:

• Starting from one of the long edges, roll up the dough jelly-roll style and pinch the seam to seal.
• Cut the roll into 12 equal slices and place them, cut side down, in a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.

4. Let Rise:

• Cover the pan with a kitchen towel and let the rolls rise in a warm place until they have doubled in size, about 45 minutes.

5. Bake the Rolls:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and your kitchen smells like a bakery.
• Once baked, transfer the rolls to a wire rack to cool slightly.

6. Prepare the Eggnog Frosting:

• While the rolls are cooling, beat together the confectioners’ sugar, butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and enough eggnog to reach your desired frosting consistency.
• Spread this luscious frosting over the warm rolls for a creamy, spiced finish that pairs perfectly with the holiday flavours inside.

Enjoy!

These Sweet Rolls with Eggnog Frosting are the ultimate holiday treat—soft, buttery, and spiced to perfection. Whether you’re sharing them with family or treating yourself to a cosy morning indulgence, this recipe is sure to add a little magic to your holiday season.