Description
If you love cinnamon rolls but want a quicker, easier version, these Muffin Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect solution! They bring you all the warm, gooey cinnamon sugar goodness of traditional rolls but are baked in a muffin tin for a fun, individual-sized treat. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack, these muffin cinnamon rolls are guaranteed to become a family favorite.
Made with simple pantry ingredients, these muffins are soft, fluffy, and filled with a buttery cinnamon swirl, then topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Plus, they’re ready in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for busy mornings or last-minute cravings.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Filling:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Vanilla Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with muffin liners.
2. Make the Dough
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in milk and vanilla extract until the dough just comes together.
3. Roll & Fill the Dough
- Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the dough into a 12×9-inch rectangle.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the dough.
- Drizzle melted butter over the cinnamon sugar layer.
4. Roll & Cut
- Roll the dough tightly into a log, starting from the long edge.
- Cut into 12 even slices and place each slice into a greased muffin cup.
5. Bake
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before adding the glaze.
6. Make the Glaze & Drizzle
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle over warm muffin cinnamon rolls and enjoy!
Notes
- Use cold butter – It helps create a tender, flaky texture.
- Don’t overwork the dough – This keeps the rolls soft.
- Add nuts or raisins – Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts for added crunch.
- Extra gooey filling? – Increase the butter and brown sugar filling.
- Make ahead option – Prepare the rolls, refrigerate overnight, then bake fresh in the morning.