Chai Cinnamon Rolls

These indulgent cinnamon rolls combine classic recipe with warm chai spices in every layer – from the dough to the filling, caramel sauce and cream cheese frosting.

I created these Chai Cinnamon Rolls during one of my cozy fall baking sessions and they’ve become my absolute favorite breakfast treat. Imagine the softest fluffiest rolls filled with warm chai spices and brown sugar then topped with the most incredible chai cream cheese frosting. But the real magic? There’s this amazing buttery brown sugar chai caramel sauce on the bottom that makes every bite absolutely heavenly. My kitchen smells like a fancy coffee shop whenever I make these.

What Makes These Rolls So Special

These aren’t your ordinary cinnamon rolls. Each bite is loaded with those cozy chai spices cardamom ginger and warm cinnamon that just wraps you in comfort. When that gooey caramel sauce meets the cream cheese frosting it creates this incredible flavor that keeps everyone coming back for seconds. I love making these on chilly mornings or when I want to really impress at holiday brunches.

Everything You’ll Need

- Active Dry Yeast: This is what gives us that perfect fluffy texture. I always check the date to make sure it’s fresh.
- Chai Spices: My favorite blend includes plenty of cinnamon ginger cardamom and a touch of nutmeg. The smell is incredible.

- Brown Sugar: Dark brown sugar is my go-to it adds such rich caramel notes.
- Heavy Cream: Don’t skip this it makes everything so rich and wonderful.
- Unsalted Butter: Room temperature butter is key for the perfect texture.

Cream Cheese: Full fat all the way it makes the frosting absolutely dreamy.

Let’s Make That Perfect Dough

Starting with Yeast: First thing I do is wake up my yeast with warm milk and a bit of sugar. It should get all foamy and fragrant that’s how you know it’s happy and ready to work.
Creating the Magic: My stand mixer does all the work here combining our flour chai spices and other goodies. When you add that butter watch how the dough transforms into this soft silky ball.
The First Rest: This is when patience pays off. Pop your dough in a warm spot and let it do its thing. I usually catch up on my favorite show while it rises.