Got more time and looking to make the real deal? Try my better-than-Cinnabon, homemade Cinnamon Rolls recipe!
Mini Cinnamon Rolls with Crescent Dough
They aren’t just for kids. Adults will equally love these seriously tasty bite size treats, and everyone will have fun making them! It’s a no stress, straightforward recipe that comes together quickly and skips all those lengthy rise times. Because sometimes we just don’t have the patience to wait 4 hours for made from scratch cinnamon rolls, right? All you need to do is press and roll prepared dough, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon, slice and bake. Then finish with that sweet vanilla icing and boom, cinnamon rolls in a fraction of the traditional time! What’s not to love?
Mini Cinnamon Rolls 7 Ingredients
Refrigerated crescent roll dough: I like to use Annie’s since it’s made with more natural ingredients but Pillsbury will work great too. Butter: This helps the cinnamon sugar stick. Unsalted is recommended but since it’s only a few tablespoons salted butter would be fine. Cinnamon: You can adjust the amount of cinnamon based on personal preference if you’d like. Brown sugar: Don’t substitute white sugar. Brown sugar works best here. Powdered sugar: This is used for the icing. As with just about any recipe sift your powdered sugar first if it’s clumpy. Milk: Adjust the amount added to reach desired consistency. I like it somewhat thin and runny. Vanilla extract: A little will go a long way, plus here you don’t want to overdue it or it will start to tint the icing.
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How to Make Mini Cinnamon Rolls
The directions may seem lengthy and daunting but just refer to the step-by-step photos and you’ll see they’re a breeze!
How Long to Bake Them
Bake in preheated oven until just golden brown, about 9 – 11 minutes. Let cool just a minute or two, run knife around edges while still warm and transfer to a wire rack set over paper towels.
How to Prepare Icing
How long do they keep?
They will keep a few days in an airtight container, but of course just like any other cinnamon roll these are best the day they are made.
Can I double the recipe?
Yes. But be sure to make two sheets of dough (using two packages) rather than bringing two packages together. Recipe makes just 16 minis so if you have a larger group of people I would recommend doubling, though you may not need to double the icing if you don’t care for much.
Tips and Variations
When cutting each piece use a sharp knife and slice side to side instead of cutting downward, for better appearance. Be careful not to over-bake or they’ll be dry. Bake on a parchment paper lined baking pan or small baking sheet if you don’t have a mini muffin pan. Try with a cream cheese frosting instead of the vanilla icing. Also try crescent twists made with similar ingredients.
More Tempting Bite Size Treats to Try
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites Chocolate Chip cookie Dough Bites Churro Bites Funfetti Shortbread Bites Homemade Donuts (Donut Holes)
