Cardamom Honey Rolls

These soft and fluffy Honey Cardamom Cinnamon Rolls are swirled with a warmly spiced honey-cardamom filling and topped with a rich honey cream cheese glaze for the perfect balance of cozy sweetness. They're an irresistible treat for weekend brunches, holiday mornings, or anytime you're craving a homemade bakery-style cinnamon roll. 

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Cardamom Honey Rolls

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There's something special about the aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls filling the kitchen, and these Honey Cardamom Cinnamon Rolls take that experience to the next level. The combination of warm cinnamon, fragrant cardamom, and sweet honey creates a rich, comforting flavor that feels both classic and a little unexpected. Whether you're making them for a slow weekend breakfast, a holiday gathering, or simply because you're craving something homemade, these rolls are guaranteed to disappear quickly and have everyone reaching for seconds. 

 

Ingredients — Dough 

  • 480ml (2 cups) whole milk, warmed to 110°F
  • 7g (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast 
  • 100g (½ cup) granulated sugar 
  • 2 large eggs 
  • 85g (6 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened 
  • 1 tsp fine salt 
  • 600g (5 cups) all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading

 

Ingredients — Filling & Glaze

  • 85g (6 tbsp) unsalted butter, very soft 
  • 120g (½ cup) light brown sugar, packed 
  • 2 tsp ground cardamom 
  • ½ tsp cinnamon 
  • 3 tbsp good honey 
  • 115g (½ cup) cream cheese, softened 
  • 180g (1 ½ cups) powdered sugar 
  • 2-3 tbsp whole milk 
  • 1 tbsp honey (for the glaze)


Instructions 

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tsp of the sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. 
  2. Whisk in the remaining sugar, eggs, and softened butter. Add flour and salt. Stir until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. 
  3. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled — about 1 to 1.5 hours 
  4. Mix the filling: combine soft butter, brown sugar, cardamom, cinnamon, and honey into a paste. 
  5. Punch down the dough and roll it into a roughly 12x18” rectangle. Spread filling evenly to the edges. 
  6. Roll up tightly from the long side. Cut into 12 equal rolls using dental floss or a sharp knife. 
  7. Arrange in a greased 9x13” baking pan. Cover and let rise 30-45 minutes until puffy. 
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top. Check the center roll for doneness — it should spring back when pressed.
  9. While rolls cool slightly, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and honey until smooth. Spread over warm rolls and serve immediately. 

 

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