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Mini Cinnamon Rolls
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Everyone loves the gooey deliciousness of a cinnamon roll. These Mini Cinnamon Rolls pack all the flavors you love into an adorable bite-sized version.
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Mini Cinnamon rolls are the perfect kids' party treat because just one batch makes two dozen treats! These finger-licking good rolls aren’t just for kids though. Adults love them too! You don’t need an excuse to make them. Simply enjoy them whenever you want.
Mini Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients
- Dough - crescent roll dough sheet
- Sugar - light brown sugar
- Cinnamon
- Butter - unsalted butter
- Sugar - powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract - or maple extract
- Milk - whole milk
How to Make Mini Cinnamon Rolls
FIRST STEP: Unroll the sheet of crescent dough onto a lightly floured cutting board.
SECOND STEP: In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to form a paste.
THIRD STEP: Use a spatula to spread the butter/sugar mixture over the crescent dough to the edges.
FOURTH STEP: Roll the dough up tightly into a log, rolling along the long edge so that your finished roll is about 14 inches long.
FIFTH STEP: Slice the roll into 12 even pieces.
SIXTH STEP: Place one piece of cinnamon roll into each cavity of a lightly greased mini muffin tin. As you are placing each roll into the muffin tin, press up the center of each piece gently so that the spiral of the cinnamon roll is facing up in the muffin tin rather than concave down into the muffin tin.
SEVENTH STEP: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cinnamon rolls are lightly browned and cooked through.
EIGHTH STEP: Whisk together the glaze ingredients. Dip the top of each cinnamon roll into the glaze and set it on a serving platter.
Can I Double the Recipe?
Absolutely! This recipe can easily be doubled. Simply use 2 crescent roll sheets to make 24 Mini Cinnamon Rolls.
What can I add to the top of the rolls?
This easy recipe would be delicious topped with chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts, or some mini chocolate chips.
Can you freeze mini cinnamon rolls?
You can freeze the cinnamon rolls before icing them. Allow them to cool to room temperature and freeze. This yummy treat will last in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw and add the glaze when you are ready to serve.
Storing this Recipe
ON THE COUNTER: You don’t need to refrigerate your Mini Cinnamon Rolls. They can be stored in an airtight container on the countertop for up to 4 days.
IN THE FREEZER: Mini Cinnamon Rolls can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Mini Cinnamon Rolls
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Ingredients
- 1 crescent roll dough sheet
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon (1½ teaspoons)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
Glaze
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (or maple extract)
- ⅛ cup whole milk
DIRECTIONS
- Unroll the sheet of crescent dough onto a lightly floured cutting board.
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to form a paste.
- Use a spatula to spread the butter/sugar mixture over the crescent dough to the edges.
- Roll the dough up tightly into a log, rolling along the long edge so that your finished roll is about 14 inches long.
- Slice the roll into 12 even pieces.
- Place one piece of cinnamon roll into each cavity of a lightly greased mini muffin tin. As you are placing each roll into the muffin tin, press up the center of each piece gently so that the spiral of the cinnamon roll is facing up in the muffin tin rather than concave down into the muffin tin.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cinnamon rolls are lightly browned and cooked through.
- Whisk together the glaze ingredients. Dip the top of each cinnamon roll into the glaze and set it on a serving platter.
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