How to Make Mini Cinnamon Rolls - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to sweet treats, cinnamon rolls are a classic favorite. They're warm, gooey, and loaded with comforting flavors of cinnamon and sugar. However, traditional cinnamon rolls can be quite large and time-consuming to make. That's why we love this recipe for Mini Cinnamon Rolls, which offers all the deliciousness of a classic cinnamon roll in a bite-sized package.

These Mini Cinnamon Rolls are perfect for serving at brunches, baby showers, or as a sweet treat to enjoy with a c...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk, or more as needed
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 to 20 rolls

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Make rolls: Unroll crescent roll dough onto a silicone baking mat or lightly greased work surface and separate into 4 rectangles; firmly press diagonal perforations with your fingers to smooth them out.
  • Mix together brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over rectangles.
  • Roll each rectangle into a log starting from the longer side; cut each log into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange cinnamon rolls close to one another on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 10 to 13 minutes. Transfer cinnamon rolls to a plate and let cool for 1 minute.
  • While cinnamon rolls are baking, make icing: Stir together confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Pour icing over warm rolls.
  • Nutrition

    128 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 114mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 21mg