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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 are 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.

Silver muffin tin filled with cinnamon roll muffins filled with cinnamon filling and topped with brown sugar glaze

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.

Top down view of circular cooling rack holding cooling cinnamon roll muffins topped with brown sugar glaze
Top down view of silver muffin in containing frosted cinnamon roll muffins with towel on top of marble surface
Silver muffin tin filled with cinnamon roll muffins swirled with cinnamon and glazed with a brown sugar icing

Watch how to make these cinnamon roll muffins:

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Top down view of silver muffin in containing frosted cinnamon roll muffins with towel on top of marble surface

Cinnamon Roll Muffins

5 from 4 votes
Cinnamon rolls baked separately are so much better than the traditional method. These muffins are filled with a cinnamon mixture and drizzled with a brown sugar glaze!
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 12 rolls

Ingredients

For the dough

  • 1 cup whole milk 110°F
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature, separated
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp instant yeast

For the filling

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

For the frosting

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsp whole milk

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the dough. Combine the milk, 2 tablespoons butter, sugar, and salt. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
    1 cup whole milk, 5 tbsp unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp kosher salt
  • Mix in egg and egg yolk.
    1 large egg, 1 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.
    3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp instant yeast
  • Finish by adding the remaining 3 tablespoons soft butter, 1 tablespoon at a time until completely incorporated.
    5 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Form dough into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Place in a warm area for 30 minutes.
  • While raising, prepare the filling. Mix together the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, and set aside.
    4 tbsp unsalted butter, ½ cup light brown sugar, 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • Grease a 12-cup muffin tin and set aside.
  • After the dough has rested 30 minutes, roll out on a floured surface to a roughly 12×18 rectangle.
  • Spread the filling mixture evenly, leaving a ¼-inch border. Tightly roll up and pinch 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.
  • After resting 30 minutes, bake the rolls in preheated oven 22-28 minutes. When done, the rolls will be puffed and golden brown.
  • Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
  • Prepare the frosting. Over 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 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1-2 tbsp whole milk
  • Spoon over warm rolls. The frosting will create a crust as it cools.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 427kcal
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Difficulty Intermediate
Method Baking

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3 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    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❣️