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Mini Cinnamon Rolls

Irresistible Mini Cinnamon Rolls with Creamy Frosting Delight

These irresistible mini cinnamon rolls feature a buttery filling and creamy frosting, perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1/4 cup Warm Water Approximately 110°F
  • 2 teaspoons Dry Active Yeast Fresh yeast for best results
  • 1/2 cup Warm Milk Whole milk preferred
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds aromatic flavor
  • 1 large Egg Flax egg for vegan option
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure correctly
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature
For the Filling
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter For filling
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can use brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Adds caramel notes
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon Adjust to taste
For the Frosting
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Full-fat for best creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift for smooth texture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Dish
  • serrated knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine warm water with dry active yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together warm milk, granulated sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and egg. Stir in the yeast mixture.
  3. Gradually add all-purpose flour and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Cover the dough with a towel and let rest for 10 minutes.
  5. In a medium bowl, mix together granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon for the filling.
  6. Roll the dough into a rectangle, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar filling. Roll tightly from the longer side.
  7. Slice the log into 12 equal pieces and place in a greased baking dish.
  8. Cover and let roll rise for about 30 minutes until puffy.
  9. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 18-22 minutes until golden.
  10. While baking, prepare cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese and butter, then mixing in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
  11. Frost warm rolls with cream cheese frosting after cooling slightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider adding nuts or chocolate chips to the filling for extra flavor.

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