Quick & Easy Cinnamon Rolls with a Maple Glaze
These delicious cinnamon rolls are fast and easy and can be made just in time for breakfast! A Maple Sugar glaze makes them perfect.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 13 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups flour ((260 grams))
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup butter cold ((50 grams))
- 3/4 cup milk ((180 grams))
- 1 cup brown sugar (lightly packed) ((180 grams))
- 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon (if desired)
- 1/3 cup butter softened ((70 grams))
- 1/2 cup powdered / icing sugar ((60 grams))
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 -1 tablespoon cream or milk
Instructions
- 1
Pre- heat oven to 350 degrees (180 degrees). Lightly grease and flour an 8 inch pan (pie, cake or even a 12 medium size muffin tin) I used a pie plate.
- 2
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt, then cut in the cold butter* until it resembles coarse crumbs, then add the milk and mix with the fork until the mixture becomes a soft dough, turn it onto a lightly floured surface and knead just until dough is thoroughly combined.
- 3
Roll dough out to rectangle that is 1/8 inch thick.
- 4
In a small bowl mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon (if using).
- 5
Spread with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar / cinnamon mixture, pat down lightly. Starting with long end roll into a log, cut into 12-13 pieces, place the slices cut side up in the prepared baking dish (pie, cake or muffin). Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes (or until golden). Let cool before drizzling with glaze. Enjoy!
- 6
In a small bowl combine powdered sugar, vanilla and maple syrup if it is too thick add 1/2 tablespoon of the cream or milk, mix until smooth. Pour over cooled cinnamon buns.