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Small Batch Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls with a sweet, buttery cinnamon-sugar filling, topped with creamy, dreamy frosting—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time you need a warm, comforting treat.
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Ingredients

  • * 1 ½ tsp instant yeast
  • * 1 tsp sugar
  • * ½ cup warm milk (around 110F) - too hot will kill the yeast
  • * 1 tbsp melted butter
  • * 1 small egg
  • * 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • * ¼ tsp salt
  • Filling:
  • * 2 tbsp butter softened
  • * ¼ cup brown sugar
  • * 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
  • Frosting:
  • * 1 oz cream cheese softened
  • * 1 ½ tbsp softened butter
  • * 1–2 tsp milk
  • * ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • * ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Warm the milk to around 110°F.
  • Add the sugar and yeast to the milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until foamy.
  • Add the egg and melted butter, then mix to combine.
  • Add the flour and salt. Knead for 6–7 minutes, or until the dough is smooth.
  • Place the dough in a bowl, cover, and let it proof for 1 hour.
  • While the dough is proofing, prepare the filling by mixing the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  • Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
  • Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
  • Roll the dough lengthwise and cut it into equal pieces.
  • Cover the rolls and let them proof for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Allow the cinnamon rolls to cool slightly.
  • While the rolls are cooling, whisk together the cream cheese and softened butter until fluffy.
  • Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, and whisk until smooth and fluffy.
  • Spread the frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls.
  • Enjoy!