Chai Latte Cinnamon Rolls

These Chai Latte Cinnamon Rolls are a cozy twist on a classic, loaded with warm chai spices in every bite—even the glaze! Soft, gooey, and infused with chai from the dough to the cream soak, they taste just like your favorite chai latte in cinnamon roll form. Perfect for fall mornings, brunch spreads, or whenever you're craving something special and spiced. Get the printable recipe at https://thestayathomechef.com/chai-latte-cinnamon-rolls/ ⭐ Chai flavor in the dough, filling, and glaze ⭐ Extra gooey with chai-infused cream poured before baking ⭐ Great for fall brunch, holiday mornings, or spiced dessert cravings 🍂☕🍁🥐🍵🥄🧈🍪🎃🥧 INGREDIENTS ⚬ 1 cup milk ⚬ 1 chai tea bag ⚬ 1 tablespoon instant dry yeast ⚬ 2 tablespoons granulated sugar ⚬ 1 teaspoon salt ⚬ 3 tablespoons salted butter, softened ⚬ 1 large egg ⚬ 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided FILLING ⚬ 1/2 cup salted butter, melted ⚬ 1 cup brown sugar, packed ⚬ 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon ⚬ 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger ⚬ 1 teaspoon ground cardamom ⚬ 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves ⚬ 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice ⚬ 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper CHAI-INFUSED CREAM ⚬ 1/2 cup heavy cream ⚬ 1 chai tea bag GLAZE ⚬ 4 ounces cream cheese, softened ⚬ 1/4 cup salted butter, softened ⚬ 1 to 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar ⚬ 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract ⚬ 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ⚬ 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom ⚬ 1 to 2 tablespoons milk INSTRUCTIONS 1️⃣ Heat the milk until it reaches 120℉, then steep the chai tea bag for 5 minutes. Let it cool to 100–110℉. Discard tea bag. 2️⃣ In a stand mixer, combine the chai milk, yeast, sugar, salt, butter, and egg. Mix briefly. 3️⃣ Add 2 1/2 cups of flour and mix on low speed. Add more flour as needed until dough is soft, elastic, and pulls away from the bowl. Knead for 3–5 minutes. 4️⃣ Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. 5️⃣ Grease a 9x13 pan. Roll dough into a 12x18-inch rectangle. Spread with melted butter. 6️⃣ Mix all filling spices with brown sugar. Sprinkle evenly over the dough. 7️⃣ Roll dough lengthwise into a log and slice into 12 rolls. Place in the pan, cover, and let rise 30–45 minutes. 8️⃣ While rolls rise, warm heavy cream and steep a chai tea bag for 5–10 minutes. Let cool slightly. 9️⃣ Preheat oven to 325°F. Pour chai cream over the risen rolls. 🔟 Bake 18–20 minutes until golden. Let cool for 5 minutes. 1️⃣1️⃣ For the glaze, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add vanilla, spices, powdered sugar, and milk until desired consistency is reached. 1️⃣2️⃣ Spread glaze over warm rolls. Enjoy warm or store airtight for up to 5 days. Subscribe for more restaurant-quality recipes you can easily make at home. #chailattecinnamonrolls #cinnamonrollrecipe #fallbaking #spicedesserts #homemadecinnamonrolls #thestayathomechef