Cinnamon Roll Muffins with Vanilla Glaze
ShareTender homemade cinnamon rolls made in a muffin tin! A fun addition to breakfast or brunch.
A few random thoughts for the day…
Why do people never realize when they’re wearing too much perfume? On a recent grocery trip, a woman came down the same aisle I was in and by the time I got down to that end of the aisle – she was gone and around the corner. But her perfume lingered. And it wasn’t just a mild pleasant scent. It was strong. Perfume shouldn’t linger like that. Go light on the perfume ladies. Less is more.
Also, I wish I could fall asleep anywhere as easily as kids do… the car, sitting upright on the couch, curled up on the floor or under a table. Seriously, my kids never want to go to bed to nap, they just nap where they are. Do yours do that too?
We’re officially caught up on House of Cards and waiting for the next season. Can I just say, that is one seriously twisted show. So, now we’re back to binging on Nikita while waiting for regular shows to come back in January or February. I really hate mid-season/winter breaks for shows.
In other news… Rolls!
Specifically these super cute and fun to eat (and make) cinnamon roll muffins! Ooey gooey cinnamon rolls wrapped up and baked in a muffin tin, perfect for easy serving or just a cute way to display them for brunch or a gathering.
I’m a huge fan of breakfast and definitely cinnamon rolls, so it was finally time to try another twist on a classic. Looking for an even gooier option? Dip the top entirely in glaze instead of a simple drizzle. Either way, totally amazing. Just keep the wipes handy.
A fun breakfast or brunch treat for the entire family!
Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 C milk heated to 115°F
- 1/2 tsp and 1/4C granulated sugar divided
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 3 - 3 1/2 C all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 C unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Filling:
- 1/4 C unsalted butter melted
- 3/4 C light brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Glaze:
- 1 C powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 Tbsp water or milk
Instructions
- Heat milk to 115°F. Dissolve yeast and 1/2 tsp granulated sugar. Proof for 5-10 minutes.
- To the bowl of a stand mixer add 3 cups flour, salt, remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, egg, vanilla and butter. Using the dough hook attachment, mix on low to combine ingredients. Slowly mix in yeast mixture. Increase speed as needed. Add additional flour one spoonful at a time until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and forms a ball. Transfer to a lightly greased large bowl. Cover and allow to rise in a warm location until doubled in size, roughly 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 muffin tins with 6 liners each or grease 6 muffin tin cavities well per pan. Set aside.
- On a silicone baking mat or a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 12x20-inch rectangle. Brush entire surface with butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon filling. Drizzle with any remaining butter.
- Starting at a short end, tightly roll dough. Cut into 12 equal pieces, placing in prepared pan or liners. If using liners, place cinnamon roll in liner prior to placing in pan.
- Allow to rise for 20-30 minutes more in a warm location.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 200°F. Allow to cool in pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat together glaze ingredients. Drizzle over cinnamon rolls.
Notes
YES to wearing too much perfume! I don’t know peoples nose’s can just be so broken.
In other news: THESE MUFFINS. A cinnamon roll in muffin form? Carb heaven. Pinned!
Thanks so much Taylor! Definitely carb heaven :)
OMG these are fabulous and of course the photos rock my world :D
Thanks so much Lee!
These are my kind of muffins!!! I love how on top they look just like a cinnamon roll and then from the side they are like “surprise, we’re muffins!”
And, yes, nothing is worse than someone wearing too much perfume…especially in the elevator…33 floors of “I can’t breathe!”
Haha your description is awesome. And There is no way I could ever handle an elevator trip with strong perfume too. Yuck!
Oh Lord! These are going to put me straight back in my fat pants but it will so be worth it!
Haha totally worth it :)
These look soooo good! What a perfect indulgent Christmas morning breakfast – especially topped with tons of that glaze. Pinned!
Thanks Rachel!
These rolls are gorgeous! Cinnamon rolls are my weakness!
Thanks Anna! Mine too! :)
These are absolute gorgeous and I love that vanilla glaze!
Thanks Laura! :)
These look absolutely incredible, Rachel – can’t wait to give them a try as I know my menagerie would absolutely flip over them! Pinned!
I hope you love them! :)
Seriously on the perfume, is it really necessary to wear the whole bottle?! These cinnamon roll muffins look incredible! Too bad there isn’t cinnamon roll perfume, I might be ok with an excess of that smell! ;-)
Cinnamon roll perfume would be magical – we should make that happen.
Yum! Cinnamon rolls are completely my weakness. I always want one when I smell them somewhere, even somewhere like Ikea where they aren’t even good! That smell still makes me want them! Although I haven’t fallen for it at Ikea since the first mistake buying one! :) These look amazing, I love how they rose up instead of sideways, they look totally cool that way! And yes, I wish I could fall asleep as easily as my kids too. Crazy how they can sleep anywhere!
So glad you said Ikea’s aren’t good – I’ll take that as a tip to never try them. I’ve thought about it, but haven’t! They just always smell so good! Maybe it’s that it takes hours to get through that store and then you’re starving by the end? ;)
Haha I am pregnant and the one smell that has really bothered me is perfume. I have been on several flights lately where I want to gag because all I can smell is women’s perfume. Torture!!
It’s the worst!! I can’t even imagine being cooped up in a plane with that.
Some people just love showering in perfume..gag!! Love how poofy these muffins are! They’re just exploding out of the liner :) I wish I had some right now!
Less is more with perfume – always!
HOC is my next show to watch! Will probably dive in over the winter break while my kids are sleeping :) It would be nice to wake up to these muffins!
I hope you love it!! Definitely an after bed show!
What a delicious idea to make a cinnamon roll muffin! These look divine.. pinned!
Thanks Thalia!
Uh… they are so perfect for a New Year! Look amazing and delicious!
Thanks so much :)
These are seriously gorgeous! I would love to wake up to these :)
Thanks so much :)
Such a great way to start the day! Thanks so much for the recipe for these amazing muffins!
Thanks Sharon!
I’m making these in a 9×13 glass pan,,,how do I prepare pan?????
I’d recommend lightly greasing with baking spray that includes flour. Enjoy!
Like the idea of “muffin” cinnamon rolls – will try these soon. Not sure why everyone is adding comments of perfume overload on an elevator, but here’s and idea – push a button and get off and wait for a different elevator.
Enjoy! As for the perfume part – any comments are in response to my post. :)