Description
These easy mini cinnamon rolls are soft, sweet, and perfectly portioned for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. Made with a simple pre-made dough, a brown sugar-cinnamon filling, and a quick vanilla glaze, they’re ready in less than 30 minutes. Perfect for kids, parties, or when you want a classic treat in bite-sized form!
Ingredients
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Dough
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough (or pizza dough)
Cinnamon Sugar Filling
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep the Oven & Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line with paper liners for easy removal.
- Prepare the Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean, lightly floured surface. Pinch together perforations to seal and form a rectangle if using crescent rolls.
- Add the Cinnamon Filling: Brush the melted butter evenly over the dough. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle the mixture over the buttered dough, covering completely.
- Roll & Slice: Starting from the long side, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Slice crosswise into 16–18 mini pieces.
- Bake: Place each piece, cut side up, into the mini muffin tin cups. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Glaze & Serve: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make a glaze. Drizzle over warm cinnamon rolls and serve fresh.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- If you don’t have a mini muffin tin, bake rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Double the glaze for a sweeter treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cinnamon roll
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
