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Small Batch Cinnamon Rolls

A delightful and easy recipe for soft and gooey cinnamon rolls, made to satisfy your sweet tooth without leaving you with leftovers.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 0.75 cups warm milk (110°F)
  • 0.25 cups melted butter
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Filling Ingredients
  • 0.25 cups brown sugar
Icing Ingredients
  • 0.25 cups powdered sugar for icing
  • 1 tablespoon milk for icing

Method
 

Activating Yeast
  1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add melted butter, activated yeast mixture, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until combined to form a sticky dough.
Kneading Dough
  1. On a floured surface, knead the dough gently for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
First Rise
  1. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
Preparing Filling
  1. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon to create your filling.
Rolling Out Dough
  1. After the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Spread a thin layer of softened butter on top and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar filling.
Shaping Rolls
  1. Starting at one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log into 6 equal pieces.
Second Rise
  1. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for an additional 20 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Making Icing
  1. While the rolls are baking, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the rolls once cooled.

Notes

For a dairy-free option, use almond or coconut milk. Avoid over-kneading the dough. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week.