Prepare the dough: In a microwave safe dish, microwave milk until it reaches 110 to 115°F. Whisk in sugar and yeast and set aside for 10 minutes.

In the bowl of your stand mixer, add in your flour and salt and mix well. Make sure your mixer has the dough hook attachment.

When the yeast mixture is bubbly, whisk in vanilla extract, eggs, and avocado oil.

On low speed, slowly add your yeast and milk mixture into the flour and salt. Knead until a dough forms.

Turn up the speed and add in softened butter slowly by two tablespoons at a time until a smooth dough forms. Allow the mixer to knead for 10 minutes.

On an oiled surface, shape dough into a ball. Spray the inside of your proofing bowl with oil and place dough inside. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in your oven with the light on for 60 minutes.

Optional brioche technique* Skip this step if wanting to use the dough right away. Remove from oven after the dough has doubled in size. Punch down the dough and flatten into a square. Pull up the top side of the dough and stretch upwards before folding it down onto itself in thirds. Repeat with the bottom edge and sides. This is a stretch and fold technique that adds structure and layers to your dough.

Form into a tight ball, place in your greased proofing bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours.

Prepare the filling:
Place all of the filling ingredients (except craisins and walnuts, if using), into a mixing bowl and mix well with a spatula until a smooth paste forms. Set aside.

Roll, cut, and rise cinnamon rolls:
Flour your work surface and place dough onto the counter. Roll out dough into a large rectangle measuring approximately 12” x 24”.
Spread brown sugar and cinnamon mixture onto the dough in an even layer. Sprinkle on desired fillings in an even layer.

Using a ruler, mark out 2” wide strips. Cut strips using a pizza cutter or knife. There should be 12.

Place into desired baking dish (I use 9x13 foil pans). Cover with plastic wrap and allow the rolls to rise in your oven with the light on for about 45 minutes.

Prepare frosting:
While the rolls are rising in the oven, prepare your frosting. It is important to frost the cinnamon rolls while they are still warm so have the frosting ready.

In your stand mixer with whisk attachment or bowl with hand mixer, place butter and cream cheese in bowl and whisk until light and fluffy. While the mixer is still running, drizzle in avocado oil, extracts, and salt. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary. On low speed slowly add powdered sugar. Once all of the powdered sugar has been incorporated turn on high and mix for one minute or until the frosting looks light and fluffy. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.

Bake the rolls:
Remove rolls from oven and preheat oven to 350°F. Remove plastic wrap and sprinkle cornstarch, flour, and brown sugar mixture in between the rolls where all the liquid is. Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature registers 190°F.

Remove from oven and let sit for a few minutes. While they are still warm, frost the rolls with the cream cheese frosting.
Enjoy!

I recommend reheating any leftover rolls before eating. Place on a microwave safe plate and microwave for 20 seconds.