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 theyβre golden brown. Once baked, let them cool a bit before adding icing for that gooey finish, serving them warm to highlight their soft texture.
Last Step:
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π Use fresh yeast for a better rise and flavor.
π Make sure the milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
π Allow the rolls to cool slightly before icing to prevent the frosting from melting too much.
- 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
