Begin by pouring the warm milk into the bread machine pan. Next, add the eggs, melted margarine, bread flour, salt, sugar, and finally, the yeast. It’s best to layer them in this sequence; for bread machines, this order helps create the right conditions for the yeast to develop. Now, select the dough cycle on your bread machine and hit start. Just sit back and relax while your kitchen fills with a wonderful bakery-like aroma.

After the dough cycle is complete, you’ll want to check the size—your dough should have nearly doubled. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Just give it a quick knead to remove any air bubbles, then cover it with a kitchen towel or some plastic wrap. Let it rest for about 10 minutes. This short break is crucial as it makes the dough easier to roll out.

Now comes the fun part! Lightly flour your surface again and roll out the dough into a large rectangle, measuring approximately 16x21 inches. Keep that rolling pin moving evenly; you want to maintain a uniform thickness.

In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. This magical mixture adds the signature flavor to your buns. Spread the softened butter over your rolled dough. Don’t be shy; get that butter all over! Then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar evenly over the butter, making sure it covers every inch of your dough.

Starting at the longer edge, carefully roll the dough up into a tight log. Once rolled, use a sharp knife to slice the log into about 12 equal pieces. A good technique is to use a sawing motion rather than pressing straight down, which helps to preserve that fluffy structure.

Place your rolls in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking pan, ensuring they’re close but not touching. Cover them with a clean towel and allow them to rise until they are nearly doubled in size—this will take about 30 minutes. While they’re rising, go ahead and preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Once your rolls have puffed up beautifully, it’s time to bake! Place the pan in the preheated oven and let them bake for about 15 minutes until they turn a lovely golden brown on top.

While the rolls are baking, it’s time to whip up the icing. In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, softened butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat everything until it’s creamy and spreadable. The cream cheese adds a richness that pairs beautifully with the cinnamon rolls.

When the rolls are done, take them out of the oven and let them cool in the pan for just a few minutes. Then, while they’re still warm, generously spread the icing over the top. You want that icing to melt slightly into the warm rolls—pure perfection!