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Mini Cinnamon Rolls

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πŸ₯ Soft Mini Cinnamon Rolls are perfect for a delightful breakfast or snack, offering a tender, pillowy texture that melts in your mouth.
🍯 The gooey cinnamon filling adds warmth and sweetness, making these rolls irresistibly comforting and satisfying.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini rolls

Ingredients

– 3/4 cup brown sugar

– 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

– Pinch of fine salt

– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled

– 8 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature

– 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature

– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

– 1/4 teaspoon fine salt

– 1 cup confectioners’ sugar

– 2 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure and softness to the rolls

– 1/2 cup warm milk Activates yeast and adds moisture

– 2 tablespoons sugar Sweetens dough and feeds yeast

– 1 tablespoon active dry yeast Leavens the dough for fluffiness

– 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted Adds richness and tenderness

– 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor balance

– 1/4 cup brown sugar Sweetens filling with a hint of molasses

– 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Delivers signature flavor

Instructions

1-First mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy to activate the yeast for a light dough. Then in a large bowl, combine flour and salt before adding the melted butter and yeast mixture to form the dough knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth, which you can do by hand or with a mixer.

2-Next, place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm spot for about an hour until it doubles in size.

3-After rising, roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle and spread softened butter over it, followed by the cinnamon and brown sugar mixture. For dietary tweaks like vegan options, use plant-based butter here to keep things inclusive. Roll the dough tightly from the long side and cut it into 12 equal pieces to create the individual rolls.

4-Arrange the rolls in a greased baking pan, cover them, and let them rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until they’re golden brown. Once baked, let them cool a bit before adding icing for that gooey finish, serving them warm to highlight their soft texture.

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Notes

πŸ“ Use fresh yeast for a better rise and flavor.
πŸ“ Make sure the milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
πŸ“ Allow the rolls to cool slightly before icing to prevent the frosting from melting too much.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Rising Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini roll
  • Calories: 210 kcal
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 29 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg