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Mini Cinnamon Rolls

These Mini Cinnamon Rolls are a bite-sized version of a classic cinnamon roll with a soft, pillowy interior and a golden brown exterior that's slightly crispy drizzled with a sweet glaze. These bites are made with half the sugar of other cinnamon roll recipes and are just as delicious!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword Mini Cinnamon Rolls
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings 24 mini cinnamon rolls
Calories 93kcal

Ingredients

Filling

Glaze

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is foamy.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook, add the melted butter, egg, brown sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and mix to combine.
  • Add the whole wheat pastry flour to the bowl and mix until the dough comes together. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time as needed. The dough should be tacky, but not sticky. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
  • Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a towel. Let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  • Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle that is 9 inches by 18 inches.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Spread the softened butter over the surface of the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top.
  • Tightly roll the dough into a log shape, then slice it into 24 pieces that are about 1-inch wide. Place the mini rolls into a greased mini muffin tin.
  • Cover the rolls with a towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Let them cool for a few minutes adding the glaze.
  • To make the glaze, add softened cream cheese to a medium size mixing bowl. With a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla and beat until smooth and creamy. Spread over the mini cinnamon rolls and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg