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Why I Make Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Maybe this is a Midwest thing, but around here, cinnamon rolls are a thing. Not just considered a tasty breakfast item, cinnamon rolls are iconic. Each person has their memory of a perfect cinnamon roll: gooey, fluffy, or cakey. I would never venture to say mine is the best. But isn’t that what’s great about rolls?
A cinnamon roll is a cinnamon roll and any of them are delicious… well, except dry ones. I love rolls, but sometimes don’t have the time to spend making them, usually 3+ hours. Thankfully, I have a recipe that cuts the time by one-third and still gives you delicious cinnamon rolls that are sure to impress… well, everyone.
I know this seems like a lot of explanation, but I promise, follow this and you will be a pro. The rolls are amazing and are definitely doable! So delicious, so easy.
More Breakfast Recipes
- Overtstuffed herb omelet
- Ultimate sticky buns
- Breakfast quiche with bacon, mushrooms, and Gruyere
- Egg, ham, and sweet potato casserole
- Raspberry blood orange coffee cake
- Homemade peanut butter granola
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Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Ingredients
For the dough
- 1 cup whole milk 110°F
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature, separated
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 package) instant yeast
For the filling
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the frosting
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Combine the milk, 2 tablespoons of butter, sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Mix in the egg and egg yolk. Add 1 cup of the flour mixed with the yeast. Add more flour until the dough is soft and pulls away from the sides of the mixer bowl. It can take slightly more or less flour. Finish by adding the remaining 3 tablespoons of soft butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until completely incorporated. Form the dough into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Place in a warm area for 30 minutes.1 cup whole milk, 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 large egg, 1 egg yolk, 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 package) instant yeast
- While raising, prepare the filling. Mix together the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, and set aside.4 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Grease a 12-cup muffin tin and set aside.
- Form the rolls: After the dough has rested for 30 minutes, roll out on a floured surface into a roughly 12×18 rectangle. Spread the filling mixture evenly, leaving a ¼-inch border. Tightly roll up and pinch the seam. Cut into 12 equal portions and place in a prepared muffin pan. Rest rolls in a warm area for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake: After resting for 30 minutes, bake the rolls in the preheated 350°F oven for 22-28 minutes. When done, the rolls will be puffed and golden brown. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the frosting: Melt butter over medium heat in a 4-quart saucepan and continue cooking until browned and nutty, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and whole milk. Whisk until smooth, adding more milk as needed.4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1-2 tablespoons whole milk
- Finish: Spoon over warm rolls. The frosting will create a crust as it cools.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Yummy!
You’re my go to Guy, and I’ve made them again! Yummy
These cinnamon muffins are the best. I followed your instructions exactly, except I added a strip of walnuts to the filling! The texture is soft & rich, and the icing is delicious. I’ll be making them again. Thank you❣️