Perfect Overnight Cinnamon Rolls {photo tutorial}

INGREDIENTS

package active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)

3/4 cup

warm non-fat milk (heated to about 120 degrees, about 30-45 seconds in the microwave)

1/3 cup

sugar

3 tbsp

unsalted butter, softened

1/2 tsp

salt

egg

– 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

Paddle attachment & dough hook for your mixer

5 tbsp

butter, softened

2/3 cup

brown sugar

1 tbsp

cinnamon

2 tbsp

flour

1/4 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

chopped pecans or walnuts, optional

3 tbsp

butter, melted

2 tbsp

cream cheese, softened

1 1/2 cups

powdered sugar

1 tsp

vanilla extract