The Classics: Cinnamon Rolls

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

whole milk

packet (2¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast

1/4

cup, plus ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar

4 tbsp

(half a stick) unsalted butter, melted

large egg yolk

1 1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

2 3/4 cups

all-purpose flour

3/4 tsp

salt

freshly grated nutmeg

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, softened

1/4 cup

granulated sugar

1/4 cup

light brown sugar, packed

3 tbsp

ground cinnamon

block cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, softened

2 cups

powdered sugar

cinnamon