Description
Soft and fluffy mini cinnamon rolls filled with a buttery cinnamon-sugar swirl and topped with rich cream cheese frosting — a bite-sized treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (to thin frosting, as needed)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, egg, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Add flour gradually and knead the dough for about 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface into a 12×10-inch rectangle.
- Spread softened butter over dough, then sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll up the dough tightly from the long side and cut into 24 mini rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- While baking, prepare the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and a bit of milk to reach desired consistency.
- Spread frosting over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
- For quicker prep, use store-bought refrigerated dough.
- Rolls can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- Let cream cheese and butter come to room temperature for a smoother frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini roll
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg