# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 cup warm whole milk
02 - 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
03 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
05 - ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
→ Filling
08 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
10 - 2½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
→ Cream Cheese Frosting
11 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
12 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
13 - 1½ cups powdered sugar
14 - ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
15 - 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
→ Board Garnishes
16 - Mini marshmallows
17 - Peppermint candies
18 - White chocolate chips
19 - Fresh raspberries
20 - Sliced strawberries
21 - Sprigs of fresh mint
22 - Powdered sugar for dusting
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Combine warm milk and active dry yeast in a large mixing bowl; let rest for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Whisk in sugar, eggs, and melted butter. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
03 - Knead dough by hand or with a dough hook for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - Roll dough on a floured surface into a 16 by 12-inch rectangle.
06 - Spread softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
07 - Roll the dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 equal rolls.
08 - Arrange rolls in a greased 9 by 13-inch baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
09 - Preheat oven to 350°F and bake rolls for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
10 - Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Stir in milk to reach desired consistency.
11 - Allow rolls to cool for 10 minutes, then spread evenly with cream cheese frosting.
12 - Arrange cinnamon rolls on a large platter and decorate with marshmallows, peppermint candies, white chocolate chips, berries, mint, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
