Kiddie Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, sweet, and perfectly sized for little hands, Kiddie Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate treat for breakfast or snack time. This easy homemade recipe starts with a fluffy, yeast-based dough that’s lightly sweetened and infused with warm milk and butter for an irresistibly tender texture. Filled with a classic cinnamon-sugar mixture and finished with a drizzle of creamy vanilla icing, these rolls are simple enough for beginner bakers yet deliciously indulgent for all ages. Ready in just over an hour, their bite-sized portions make them perfect for school mornings, playdates, or weekend baking projects with kids. Discover how to create these melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon rolls from scratch in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Milk
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Milk (for icing)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
In a small saucepan, warm the milk and 3 tablespoons of butter over low heat until the butter melts and the mixture is warm but not hot (around 110°F).
Add the warm milk mixture and the egg to the dry ingredients. Stir until a soft dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together to create the filling. Set aside.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a 12x9-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
Spread 2 tablespoons of softened butter over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal it.
Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover the dish with a towel and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
While the rolls cool slightly, make the icing by whisking together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of milk until smooth. Adjust the consistency with a little more milk if needed.
Drizzle the icing over the warm rolls and let it set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2479 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.4 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.0 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 330 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 1403 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 461.4 g | 168% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 223.6 g | ||
| Protein | 47.6 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 427 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 909 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
