{"id":43425,"date":"2025-08-27T21:35:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T14:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=43425"},"modified":"2025-08-27T21:37:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T14:37:35","slug":"chai-cinnamon-rolls-cozy-baked-goods-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/chai-cinnamon-rolls-cozy-baked-goods-classic\/","title":{"rendered":"Chai Cinnamon Rolls \u2014 Cozy Baked Goods Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Cozy Baked Goods<\/strong> \u2014 let\u2019s get real: these chai cinnamon rolls are basically a warm hug with sugar on top. They\u2019re pillowy, wildly fragrant with chai spices, and loaded with buttery brown-sugar chai filling. Then we frost them with chai cream cheese and (my personal obsession) let them sit atop a sticky brown-sugar chai caramel that bakes into the bottom of the pan. Honestly, they\u2019re sinful in the best possible way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes these Chai Cinnamon Rolls so irresistible?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, the flavor layers. You get the yeast-forward dough (this is a proper <strong>Dessert With Yeast<\/strong>) that\u2019s tender and slightly chewy, the deep spice notes from cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg, and then \u2014 the pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance \u2014 that sticky brown-sugar chai caramel that soaks the bottoms. This combo gives you <strong>soft, fluffy rolls<\/strong>, gooey centers, and a glossy chai cream-cheese finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, texture contrast. The dough feels like a cloud; the filling is gooey; the caramel is sticky and buttery; the frosting is silky. Each bite hits all the notes. And third: aroma. Your kitchen will smell like the coziest caf\u00e9 on the block. Who needs a Starbucks run when you\u2019ve got this?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to try a <strong>Recipes With Chai<\/strong> twist that feels like a fall fairground in the comfort of your own oven? Keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recipes With Chai \u2014 Ingredients &amp; a simple how-to<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a tight ingredient snapshot (full amounts live in the recipe card):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dough:<\/strong> active dry yeast, warm whole milk, sugar, melted butter, eggs, flour, salt, a pinch of chai spices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filling:<\/strong> softened butter, brown sugar, strong chai (brewed with tea bags and cream), vanilla, honey, and a generous pinch of chai spice blend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Caramel layer:<\/strong> the same chai-butter-sugar mix spread on the pan so it melts into a glorious sauce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frosting:<\/strong> cream cheese, powdered sugar, a touch of chai tea, and vanilla \u2014 whipped until dreamy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Quick method in plain English: bloom your yeast in warm milk; mix the dough and let it rest until doubled; roll it out, spread the chai-butter-brown-sugar filling, roll and cut into neat rounds; place over the chai-sugar layer in your pan; proof, bake, flip, and frost. Boom \u2014 bakery-level rolls at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The story behind these rolls (short &amp; human)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I first made a chai roll on a cool afternoon when I wanted something comforting but different from the standard cinnamon roll. I had a jar of mixed chai spices and an overenthusiastic love for sticky things. After one glorious failed attempt and several iterations, I landed on this version. It rises beautifully, smells ridiculous, and the bottom caramel sealed my fate. Since then, I\u2019ve made them for rainy days, brunches, and the occasional \u201cI need to impress my in-laws\u201d dinner. They never disappoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro tips for perfect chai cinnamon rolls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bloom your yeast properly<\/strong> \u2014 if it doesn\u2019t foam up and smell yeasty, your yeast is likely dead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Measure flour with a scale<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>do not<\/strong> scoop cups directly from the bag; it packs too dense and ruins texture. This one tip saves many tears.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lightly grease plastic wrap<\/strong> before covering your dough during proofing so it won\u2019t stick. <strong>This is a game-changer.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use unflavored dental floss<\/strong> to slice your log into clean, pretty rolls. A knife can squish the dough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proof in a warm spot<\/strong>, or your oven with the light on \u2014 just avoid drafts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FYI:<\/strong> let them cool slightly before frosting; hot rolls melt the frosting into oblivion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Variations to try (playful spins)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Want heat? Try a <strong>Chili And <a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/easy-cinnamon-rolls-recipe\/\" title=\"Easy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"16\">Cinnamon Rolls Recipe<\/a><\/strong> spin \u2014 add a tiny pinch of ground chili into the filling for a surprising back-of-the-throat kick.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling adventurous? Experiment with <strong>Mochi Cinnamon Rolls<\/strong> (chewy rice-flour twist) for an Asian fusion spin \u2014 think stretchy, slightly chewy centers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a creamy soak: make <strong>Tres Leche Cinnamon Rolls<\/strong> by pouring a thin tres-leche-style soak over warm rolls before chilling for a custardy punch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tropical mood? Swap some filling with toasted coconut and call them <strong>Coconut Cinnamon Rolls<\/strong> \u2014 the toasted coconut counters the chai spices beautifully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rainy-day baking? These sit squarely in <a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/biscoff-cheesecake-recipe-no-bake-creamy-layers\/\" title=\"Biscoff Cheesecake Recipe \u2014 No Bake &amp; Creamy Layers\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"18\">Baking Recipes For Rainy Days \u2014<\/a> the kind of oven therapy you deserve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best way to serve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Serve warm, but not piping hot \u2014 you want the caramel to be set enough to slice without turning into a lava flow. Pair with strong coffee or a spicy chai latte. Want to be dramatic? Serve family-style right out of the pan so everyone can pull their own roll and declare immediate love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick storage &amp; leftovers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Store in an airtight container for up to <strong>3 days<\/strong> at room temp. If you glazed them heavily, keep them chilled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To reheat, zap a roll for 10\u201312 seconds in the microwave or warm in a 300\u00b0F oven for 5\u20137 minutes \u2014 voila, like-new roll.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make-ahead:<\/strong> you can prep through the first rise, chill overnight, do your final proof in the morning, and bake fresh. Pro move for hosting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1756304658799\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I make these ahead?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes \u2014 prep up to the second-proof stage, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Bring them to room temp and allow them to rise fully before baking. They\u2019ll need longer to proof because they\u2019re cold.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1756304666559\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Why didn\u2019t my dough rise?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Check yeast freshness, water temperature (too hot kills yeast; too cold won\u2019t wake it), and give it time. Sometimes dough needs 90 minutes to double, especially in cool kitchens.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1756304673767\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I swap the cream cheese frosting?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Sure. A simple vanilla glaze or even a brown-butter glaze works. But the chai cream cheese ties the spices together beautifully \u2014 IMO, don\u2019t skip it.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A few last words (and permission to indulge)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These chai cinnamon rolls are exactly what you want on a blustery morning or when you need a treat that feels impressively cozy. They sit at the intersection of <strong>Recipes With Yeast Baking<\/strong> and dessert comfort \u2014 a true <strong>Dessert With Yeast<\/strong> that rewards patience. Whether you leave them classic or riff into <strong>Mochi Cinnamon Rolls<\/strong>, <strong>Tres Leche Cinnamon Rolls<\/strong>, or even add a <strong>Chili And <a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/the-best-cinnamon-rolls-recipe\/\" title=\"The Best Cinnamon Rolls Recipe\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"17\">Cinnamon Rolls Recipe<\/a><\/strong> twist, they\u2019ll make friends fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in a rainy-day mood, set aside an afternoon and make a pan. This is one of those <strong>Baking Recipes For Rainy Days<\/strong> that smells like home and tastes like comfort. 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class=\"rating-label\">No reviews<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-details\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"author\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAuthor:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-author-name\">admin<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"prep-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrep Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-prep-time\">1 hour<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"additional-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProofing Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-additional-time\">2 hours 30 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"cook-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCook Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-time\">30 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"total-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTotal Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-total-time\">4 hours<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"yield\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" 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class=\"tasty-recipes-category\">Dessert<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-buttons\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-button-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<a class=\"button tasty-recipes-print-button tasty-recipes-no-print\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/chai-cinnamon-rolls-cozy-baked-goods-classic\/print\/43426\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"\">\n\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"svg-print\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-print\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\tPrint Recipe<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/header>\n\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-content\">\n\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Description<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Soft, pillowy rolls layered with a fragrant chai brown-sugar filling, baked over a sticky chai-spiced caramel base, and finished with a spiced cream-cheese frosting.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-units-scale-container\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-label\">Scale<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button tasty-recipes-scale-button-active\" data-amount=\"1\" type=\"button\">1x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"2\" type=\"button\">2x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"3\" type=\"button\">3x<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><strong>For the dough<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b83c\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b83c\" aria-label=\"1 1\/4 cups (300 ml) whole milk, warmed to ~110\u00b0F (43\u00b0C)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b83c\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1.25\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 1\/4 cups<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"300\">300<\/span> ml) whole milk, warmed to ~110\u00b0F (43\u00b0C)<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b84c\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b84c\" aria-label=\"2 1\/4 teaspoons active dry yeast\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b84c\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"2.25\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">2 1\/4 teaspoons<\/span> active dry yeast<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b856\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b856\" aria-label=\"1 teaspoon granulated sugar (to activate the yeast)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b856\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 teaspoon<\/span> granulated sugar (to activate the yeast)<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b861\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b861\" aria-label=\"4 3\/4 cups (593 g) all-purpose flour, lightly spooned and leveled\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b861\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"4.75\" data-unit=\"cup\">4 3\/4 cups<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"593\" data-unit=\"g\">593 g<\/span>) all-purpose flour, lightly spooned and leveled<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b86a\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b86a\" aria-label=\"1 1\/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b86a\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 1\/2 teaspoons<\/span> ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b872\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b872\" aria-label=\"3\/4 teaspoon ground ginger\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b872\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.75\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">3\/4 teaspoon<\/span> ground ginger<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b87b\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b87b\" aria-label=\"1\/4 teaspoon ground allspice\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b87b\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/4 teaspoon<\/span> ground allspice<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b888\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b888\" aria-label=\"1\/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b888\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/4 teaspoon<\/span> ground nutmeg<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b890\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b890\" aria-label=\"1\/2 teaspoon ground cardamom\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b890\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/2 teaspoon<\/span> ground cardamom<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b897\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b897\" aria-label=\"1\/8 teaspoon ground cloves\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b897\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.125\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/8 teaspoon<\/span> ground cloves<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b89f\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b89f\" aria-label=\"1 1\/2 teaspoons salt\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b89f\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 1\/2 teaspoons<\/span> salt<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b8a9\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b8a9\" aria-label=\"2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b8a9\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">2 tablespoons<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"25\" data-unit=\"g\">25 g<\/span>) granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b8b2\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b8b2\" aria-label=\"2 large eggs, beaten\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b8b2\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"2\">2<\/span> large eggs, beaten<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b8ba\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b8ba\" aria-label=\"1 tablespoon vanilla extract\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b8ba\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">1 tablespoon<\/span> vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b8c9\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b8c9\" aria-label=\"1\/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, very soft\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750b8c9\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/2 cup<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"112\" data-unit=\"g\">112 g<\/span>) unsalted butter, very soft<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For the chai caramel (pan layer)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c899\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c899\" aria-label=\"1\/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c899\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.33333333333333\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/3 cup<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"80\">80<\/span> ml) heavy cream<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c8bf\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c8bf\" aria-label=\"2 chai tea bags\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c8bf\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"2\">2<\/span> chai tea bags<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c8d0\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c8d0\" aria-label=\"1\/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, very soft\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c8d0\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/2 cup<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"112\" data-unit=\"g\">112 g<\/span>) unsalted butter, very soft<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c8df\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c8df\" aria-label=\"1 cup (220 g) packed light brown sugar\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c8df\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 cup<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"220\" data-unit=\"g\">220 g<\/span>) packed light brown sugar<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c8ed\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c8ed\" aria-label=\"1 1\/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c8ed\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 1\/2 teaspoons<\/span> ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c8fa\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c8fa\" aria-label=\"3\/4 teaspoon ground ginger\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c8fa\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.75\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">3\/4 teaspoon<\/span> ground ginger<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c906\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c906\" aria-label=\"1\/4 teaspoon ground allspice\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c906\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/4 teaspoon<\/span> ground allspice<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c913\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c913\" aria-label=\"1\/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c913\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/4 teaspoon<\/span> ground nutmeg<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c91f\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c91f\" aria-label=\"3\/4 teaspoon ground cardamom\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c91f\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.75\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">3\/4 teaspoon<\/span> ground cardamom<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c92c\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c92c\" aria-label=\"1\/8 teaspoon ground cloves\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c92c\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.125\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/8 teaspoon<\/span> ground cloves<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c93a\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c93a\" aria-label=\"1\/3 cup (116 g) honey\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c93a\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.33333333333333\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/3 cup<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"116\" data-unit=\"g\">116 g<\/span>) honey<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c946\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c946\" aria-label=\"1 1\/2 teaspoons vanilla extract\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c946\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 1\/2 teaspoons<\/span> vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c953\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c953\" aria-label=\"1\/4 teaspoon fine salt\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c953\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/4 teaspoon<\/span> fine salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For the chai filling<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c961\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c961\" aria-label=\"1\/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, very soft\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c961\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/2 cup<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"112\" data-unit=\"g\">112 g<\/span>) unsalted butter, very soft<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c970\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c970\" aria-label=\"1 cup (220 g) packed light brown sugar\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c970\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 cup<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"220\" data-unit=\"g\">220 g<\/span>) packed light brown sugar<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c97c\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c97c\" aria-label=\"1 tablespoon ground cinnamon\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c97c\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">1 tablespoon<\/span> ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c989\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c989\" aria-label=\"1 1\/2 teaspoons ground ginger\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c989\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 1\/2 teaspoons<\/span> ground ginger<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c996\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c996\" aria-label=\"1\/2 teaspoon ground allspice\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c996\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/2 teaspoon<\/span> ground allspice<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c9a2\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c9a2\" aria-label=\"1\/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c9a2\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/2 teaspoon<\/span> ground nutmeg<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c9ae\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c9ae\" aria-label=\"1 teaspoon ground cardamom\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c9ae\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 teaspoon<\/span> ground cardamom<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c9bb\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c9bb\" aria-label=\"1\/4 teaspoon ground cloves\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c9bb\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/4 teaspoon<\/span> ground cloves<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c9c7\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c9c7\" aria-label=\"1\/4 teaspoon salt\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c9c7\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/4 teaspoon<\/span> salt<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c9d6\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c9d6\" aria-label=\"1\/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream (for pouring between the rolls before baking)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c9d6\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/4 cup<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"60\">60<\/span> ml) heavy cream (for pouring between the rolls before baking)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For the chai cream-cheese frosting<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c9e6\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c9e6\" aria-label=\"6 tablespoons (84 g) unsalted butter, softened\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c9e6\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"6\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">6 tablespoons<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"84\" data-unit=\"g\">84 g<\/span>) unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c9f4\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c9f4\" aria-label=\"6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, softened\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750c9f4\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"6\" data-unit=\"oz\">6 oz<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"170\" data-unit=\"g\">170 g<\/span>) cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca03\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca03\" aria-label=\"3\/4 cup (97 g) powdered (confectioners\u2019) sugar\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca03\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.75\" data-unit=\"cup\">3\/4 cup<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"97\" data-unit=\"g\">97 g<\/span>) powdered (confectioners\u2019) sugar<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca10\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca10\" aria-label=\"1 1\/2 teaspoons vanilla extract\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca10\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 1\/2 teaspoons<\/span> vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca1c\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca1c\" aria-label=\"1\/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca1c\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/2 teaspoon<\/span> ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca28\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca28\" aria-label=\"1\/4 teaspoon ground ginger\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca28\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/4 teaspoon<\/span> ground ginger<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca35\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca35\" aria-label=\"1\/8 teaspoon ground allspice\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca35\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.125\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/8 teaspoon<\/span> ground allspice<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca41\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca41\" aria-label=\"1\/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca41\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.125\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/8 teaspoon<\/span> ground nutmeg<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca4d\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca4d\" aria-label=\"1\/4 teaspoon ground cardamom\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca4d\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/4 teaspoon<\/span> ground cardamom<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca57\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca57\" aria-label=\"Pinch ground cloves\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a5750ca57\"><\/label><\/span>Pinch ground cloves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--INSIDE_INGREDIENTS--><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">Wake the yeast\n<ul>\n<li>Warm the milk to about 110\u00b0F (warm to the touch, not hot). Stir in 1 tsp sugar and sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit about 10 minutes until it becomes foamy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">Make the dough\n<ul>\n<li>In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the flour, spices (cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, cloves), salt, and 2 tbsp sugar.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">Add the beaten eggs, vanilla, and the softened butter to the dry mix. Pour in the yeast-milk mixture and combine until incorporated.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">Fit the mixer with the dough hook and knead on medium speed 7\u201310 minutes, until the dough clears the bowl, forms a smooth ball, and springs back when pressed.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot (or in a cold oven with the light on) for 1\u20131\u00bd hours, until doubled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\">Prepare the chai caramel base\n<ul>\n<li>While the dough proofs, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until steaming (don\u2019t boil). Remove from heat and steep the chai tea bags in the cream for 10 minutes; discard the tea bags and let the chai-infused cream cool to room temperature.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-7\">In a bowl, beat together the soft butter, brown sugar, the chai spice blend (use the same spice proportions listed above), honey, vanilla, and salt. Stir the cooled chai cream into this mixture until combined.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-8\">Grease a 9\u00d713-inch baking dish and spread the caramel mixture in an even layer across the bottom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-9\">Make the filling\n<ul>\n<li>In a separate small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and chai spices listed under \u201cchai filling\u201d until it forms a spreadable paste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-10\">Shape the rolls\n<ul>\n<li>Punch the risen dough down, then roll it out on a lightly floured surface to roughly an 18\u00d712-inch rectangle, about 1\/4 inch thick.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-11\">Spread the chai brown-sugar filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border. Starting from the long edge nearest you, roll the dough tightly into a log. Trim the ends for evenness and cut the log into 12 pieces (about 1\u00bd inches each). Unflavored dental floss or a sharp knife works well for clean cuts.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-12\">Arrange the rolls snugly atop the chai caramel in the prepared pan. Pour the 1\/4 cup room-temperature heavy cream into the gaps between rolls. Cover loosely and let them proof again in a warm spot until puffy \u2014 about 1 hour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-13\">Bake\n<ul>\n<li>Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C) about 15 minutes before baking. Bake the rolls 29\u201332 minutes, until golden brown (roughly 30 minutes is ideal). Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes in the pan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-14\">Make the chai cream-cheese frosting\n<ul>\n<li>While the rolls bake or cool, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and the chai spices for the frosting and mix until creamy and light.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-15\">Finish &amp; serve\n<ul>\n<li>Spread the chai cream-cheese frosting over the warm rolls, slice, and serve. The caramel layer will be sticky and glossy under the rolls \u2014 flip onto a serving platter if you prefer the caramel on top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Quick tips &amp; troubleshooting\n<ul>\n<li>Check your yeast. If the yeast doesn\u2019t foam during activation, it\u2019s likely inactive and you should try fresh yeast.<\/li>\n<li>Measure flour by weight to avoid a dry, heavy dough \u2014 weighing flour gives the most consistent results.<\/li>\n<li>Prevent sticking: lightly oil plastic wrap before covering the dough during proofing.<\/li>\n<li>Cut clean rounds with unflavored floss for neat, even spirals.<\/li>\n<li>Make ahead option: prepare through shaping, refrigerate overnight before the final rise, then bring to room temp and allow to proof fully before baking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<footer class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-footer\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-footer-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"svg-instagram\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-instagram\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-footer-copy\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-heading-color.color h3-transform.text-transform footer-heading.innerText\">Did you make this recipe?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-description-color.color footer-description.innerHTML\"><p>Share a photo and tag us \u2014 we can&#8217;t wait to see what you&#8217;ve made!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/footer>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cozy Baked Goods \u2014 let\u2019s get real: these chai cinnamon rolls are basically a warm hug with sugar on top. They\u2019re pillowy, wildly fragrant with chai spices, and loaded with buttery brown-sugar chai filling. Then we frost them with chai cream cheese and (my personal obsession) let them sit atop a sticky brown-sugar chai caramel &#8230; <a title=\"Chai Cinnamon Rolls \u2014 Cozy Baked Goods Classic\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/chai-cinnamon-rolls-cozy-baked-goods-classic\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Chai Cinnamon Rolls \u2014 Cozy Baked Goods Classic\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":43427,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-43425","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dessert","infinite-scroll-item","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43425","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43425"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43425\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43427"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43425"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43425"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}