Hey there foodie friends,
Ok, so the American in me kicked in. And this, my foodie friends, is exactly why I found myself making Mini Cinnamon Rolls for those cozy mornings. I mean, can you really blame me? The smell of cinnamon and brown sugar swirling together in the oven is basically what happiness smells like. Anything with cinnamon is my absolute favorite inside, outside, sprinkled on top, I don’t care… if it’s got cinnamon, I’m all in!
I don’t usually bake cinnamon rolls because there’s a little extra effort involved 🙂 Once in a while, that American side of me just takes over, and there’s no going back. I wanted soft, gooey, warm rolls fresh out of the oven. Slathered in a creamy glaze that melts right into every swirl.
Now, I’ll admit I didn’t go overboard with frosting (okay, maybe just a little). But who’s counting when the house smells like a cozy bakery? The first batch disappeared faster than I could grab my camera. (phone to quickly snap a photo) These cinnamon rolls are not the regular size that we all know and love; they are mini rolls.
Now for the dough? Nope, not homemade this time, I totally cheated. Yep, you read that right. I went with store-bought dough, and I have no regrets! Here’s why: the other day I made a Spanakopita completely from scratch, phyllo dough and all. And let me tell you… After all that rolling, my arms felt like I’d been in a dough-rolling all day. So this time, I gave myself (and my rolling pin) a well-deserved break.
So yes, my kitchen smelled like a corner bakery in New York for a few hours, and honestly, I was completely fine with that. If you’re craving comfort, sugar, and a sprinkle of nostalgia, these rolls are your go-to. Here’s another recipe you might enjoy https://foodzesty.com/four-ingredient-chocolate-cake/. If you love chocolateeeeeee
Have a great morning/afternoon/evening, everyone!
Mini Cinnamon Rolls
Equipment
- 2 mixing bowl
- 1 spatula
- 1 baking tray small
- 1 parchment paper sheet
- 1 whisk small
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry dough sheet
- For the filling
- ½ cup butter (vegan) melted
- 2 tbsp cinnamon powder
- ⅔ cups sugar brown
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar optional
- For the glaze
- ¾ cup cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup butter (vegan) melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tbsp honey
- ¾ cups icing sugar
Instructions
- Combine the 2 tbsp cinnamon powder, ⅔ cups sugar , and 3 tbsp granulated sugar in one bowl using a small whisk. Set it aside.
- Preheat the oven to 200℃.
- Remove the puff pastry from the package and gently roll it out with a rolling pin until it’s smooth.
- Coat the puff pastry with ½ cup butter (vegan), melted. Make sure to lightly coat the dough before adding the filling.
- Start by rolling both ends of the dough into a log. Use a knife to cut into small, bite-sized rolls
- Line the parchment paper on the baking pan.
- Transfer the mini rolls onto the parchment paper.
- Pop the tray into the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until brown.
- In a separate bowl, combine the ¾ cup cream cheese, ½ cup butter (vegan) 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 ½ tbsp honey, and ¾ cups icing sugar.
- Once the cinnamon rolls are baked and slightly cooled, drizzle the glaze generously over each one. If you’ve got extra icing left, it's fine. I always make a little more so I can go back and give each mini roll an extra touch.
- Serve with ice cream or with extra cinnamon.
KALI SAS OREXI!! 🙂