Description
These Mini Cinnamon Rolls are filled with a sweet cinnamon mixture and topped with creamy frosting. They’re fluffy, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup whole milk warmed to 110-113°f
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast 1 standard packet
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup granulated sugar divided
- ½ cup full-fat plain greek yogurt or sour cream, room temperature
- 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 4 ¼ cups bread flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter very soft but not melted
- ½ cup heavy cream warmed slightly
- ½ cup unsalted butter very soft
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 4 oz full-fat block cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk as needed
Instructions
- Warm the milk to 110-113°F and combine it with yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in a mixing bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add honey, remaining sugar, Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla to the mixture, then mix briefly.
- Incorporate bread flour and salt, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Let the dough rest uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Knead the dough on medium speed for 5–6 minutes until it's smooth and elastic.
- Add softened butter one tablespoon at a time, mixing until fully incorporated. Continue kneading until dough is slightly tacky.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let rise in a warm area for 45-60 minutes until puffy.
- Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla until smooth.
- Roll out the dough to a 20×18-inch rectangle, spread the filling evenly across it.
- Cut the dough into strips and roll them tightly into mini cinnamon rolls, placing them in a greased baking pan.
- Cover the rolls and let them rise for 15-30 minutes, then preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Pour warmed heavy cream around the rolls and bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter together, then adding powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until creamy. Adjust with cream or milk for spreadability.
- Spread frosting over warm cinnamon rolls.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use full-fat ingredients.
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Experiment with different spices in the filling for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cinnamon roll
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg