Description
These Mini Cinnamon Rolls (Pillowy Soft) boast a tantalizing blend of honey and cinnamon, simple prep, and soft, fluffy texture. A must-try for any easy homemade treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup whole milk warmed to 110-113°f
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast 1 standard packet
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup granulated sugar divided
- ½ cup full-fat plain greek yogurt or sour cream, room temperature
- 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 4 ¼ cups bread flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter very soft but not melted
- ½ cup heavy cream warmed slightly
- ½ cup unsalted butter very soft
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 4 oz full-fat block cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk as needed
Instructions
- Warm milk in the microwave for 30-40 seconds until it's 110-113°F. Combine with yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar, whisk, and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add honey, remaining sugar, Greek yogurt, eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla to the mixture. Mix briefly with the paddle attachment.
- Add bread flour and salt; mix on low until a shaggy dough forms. Let rest uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Switch to the dough hook and knead for 5-6 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- While mixing on low, add softened butter 1 tablespoon at a time. Continue kneading until dough is slightly tacky and smooth, about 4-5 minutes.
- Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes until puffy.
- Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla in a bowl to create a filling paste.
- Roll dough into a rectangle and spread filling evenly over it.
- Cut the dough into strips and tightly roll them into mini cinnamon rolls. Place in a greased baking pan.
- Cover and let rise for another 15-30 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Pour warmed heavy cream around and between rolls. Bake for 22-25 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through. Cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese and butter together, add powdered sugar and other ingredients until creamy. Frost warm cinnamon rolls.
Notes
Ensure the milk temperature is accurate for proper yeast activation.
Use room temperature ingredients for a better dough consistency.
Adjust frosting thickness with cream or milk as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg