A Little Slice of Heaven

For the dough -
1 cup warm milk (105 degrees)
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
2 large eggs at room temperature
6 tablespoons salted butter melted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the filling -
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons salted butter, softened

For the frosting -
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup salted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Warm the milk in the microwave for about 45 to 60 seconds. The temperature should be 105 degrees when checked with a thermometer.
Place the warmed milk into the bowl of your stand mixer. Add 1 tablespoon of the sugar and 1 tablespoon of the yeast. Stir and let it sit for five minutes or until it starts to foam. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Using the dough hook attachment on low, stir until combined. While continuing to stir, add the flour, salt, and cinnamon, gradually increasing the speed of your mixer to high until a large ball is formed. The dough should be smooth and only slightly tacky to the touch. If the dough seems too sticky and is not forming a ball, add a bit more flour 1 tablespoon at a time. Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead with your hands until it is smooth and elastic, about 3 to 5 minutes. Grease a large bowl and place the dough inside. Cover the bowl with a warm, damp towel and put the bowl in a warm place to rise for about 1 hour or until dough has doubled in size.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon
Sprinkle a large work surface with flour. Gently press the air out of the dough. Roll the dough using a rolling pin into a 24x12-inch rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick. Brush the dough with the melted butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Roll the dough until it forms a long log then cut into 12 -2-inch slices. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Place the slices into the dish and cover until the slices have doubled in size, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Once the slices have risen, uncover and place the dish in the oven and bake until golden brown, about 18 to 20 minutes. Remove cinnamon rolls from oven and allow to cool slightly.
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt using a hand mixer at medium speed until creamy. Spread the cream cheese frosting on top of the rolls. Serve while still warm and gooey.