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Small Batch Cinnamon Rolls
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Small Batch Cinnamon Rolls

You'll love the fluffy dough, cinnamon swirls, and sweet icing in these delightful homemade Small Batch Cinnamon Rolls that are ready in just 1 hour.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword 1 hour, cinnamon roll, one hour, small batch
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 rolls
Calories 1028kcal

Ingredients

Rolls

  • 1 cup warm water 95-115 degrees is perfect
  • ¾ cup buttermilk - room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 5 tbsp butter - melted & slightly cooled
  • 3 tbsp dry active yeast
  • ½ tbsp table salt
  • 2 large eggs - room temperature
  • cups all-purpose flour

Filling

  • cup butter - melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Icing

  • 4 oz cream cheese- room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups confectioners sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk (up to 4 tbsp depending on desired thickness)

Instructions

  • Combine the water, buttermilk, sugar, and melted butter in the mixer bowl. Stir - this should lower the temperature overall. You want it to be at 95 degrees.
  • Once the water mixture has cooled to the right temperature - sprinkle the yeast on the top. Lightly press it with a fork into the liquid to moisten it. Let it sit to proof for 15 min. It should be puffed and frothy.
  • Add in the eggs, and salt.
  • Fold in the flour, and mix slowly using a dough hook until flour is incorporated.
  • Set the mixer on med-low speed and mix/knead until smooth.
  • Once mixed, let the dough rest for 10 minutes while you make the filling and preheat the oven.
  • Prepare the filling by combining the brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg & ginger in a small bowl and mixing it with a fork.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a 7 ½ x 11 baking dish.
  • Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface into a flat & even layer.
  • Brush with melted butter and then sprinkle the filling mixture on top.
  • Roll tightly on the long side and then cut the log into 6 large rolls (The easiest way to make them even is to first cut the log in half and then cut those two pieces into 3.
  • Place them in the prepared dish and bake 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove and allow them to cool slightly while you mix the icing.
  • Prepare the icing by combining all ingredients in a small bowl and whisking well until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Drizzle over the top of the rolls while they are still warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 1028kcal | Carbohydrates: 212g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 803mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 121g | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 6mg | Net Carbohydrates: 146g