Easy Vegan Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

1. Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the almond milk, sugar, and vegan butter. The mixture should be just warm to the touch but not too hot as that may kill the yeast. 2. Sprinkle the yeast evenly over that mixture, stir, and let sit in a warm place for 10 minutes. 3. Add in the vanilla extract and mix until combined. 4. Add 4 cups of flour to the mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and place the bowl in a warm place to rise for 1 hour, until doubled in size.* 5. Generously grease 1 large baking dish and set aside. 6. Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the filling, mix well, and set aside. 7. Once the dough has risen, remove the plastic wrap and add the remaining cup of flour along with the baking powder and salt. Stir until well combined. Flour a clean work surface and then turn the dough out onto it. Knead the dough for at least 10 minutes, adding more flour as necessary, until it is no longer sticky and is soft. The dough should spring back when poked. 8. Roll the dough out into a 1/2″ thick large rectangle (it does not have to be perfect). Using a spatula, evenly spread the filling over the dough. 9. Roll up the dough (the long side) into a tight log and then place the seam-side down. Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 12 even pieces and then arrange them evenly in the greased baking dish. Cover the rolls with a clean towel and place it into a warm area to rise for 1 hour. 10. Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Once the rolls have risen, bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. 11. While the cinnamon rolls are baking, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, sift in the powdered sugar (to prevent clumps) and then add in the remaining ingredients. Whisk together until smooth. 12. When the cinnamon rolls are finished, allow them to cool for about 10 minutes and then generously drizzle with the frosting (we used it all). If necessary, you can use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the frosting. Enjoy!