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Cinnamon Rolls in Your Bread Machine-A Small Batch Recipe

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Donna Urso

Do you ever find yourself longing for a warm, gooey cinnamon roll, but dreading the thought of a trip to the bakery? Let's ditch the bakery line and whip up some cinnamon roll magic in your own kitchen, using your trusty bread machine. Forget about hours of kneading and endless dishes. This recipe is your shortcut to cinnamon roll bliss, delivering four perfect swirls of fluffy dough, bursting with cinnamon sugar goodness, with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction. 

Sound too good to be true? Trust me, it's not. This recipe is so easy, that even kitchen beginners can pull it off, and the aroma that fills your house will have everyone begging for a bite. 

Four frosted cinnamon rolls on a plate.

Picture this: warm, gooey swirls of dough, bursting with cinnamon sugar goodness. Every bite is a fluffy, frosting-drizzled explosion of happiness. But the best part? This recipe makes just FOUR perfect bakery-worthy rolls so you can enjoy that yummy cinnamon magic without leftovers taking over your kitchen. It's like having your own bakery at home, minus the crowds and lines. 

Why You'll Love This Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Okay, we all know there are cinnamon roll recipes out there. But this one isn't just another sugar-dusted pretender to the throne. Buckle up, because here's what sets this recipe apart:

1. It's Small Batch Bliss: Say goodbye to mountains of leftover rolls taking over your counter! This recipe makes just four perfect little rolls, ideal for satisfying cravings without overeating, whether solo or sharing with a special someone.

2. Bread Machine Magic: Remember the days of wrestling dough until your forearms felt like they were auditioning for a gladiator movie? Skip the arm workout and let your trusty bread machine handle the mixing and kneading. You'll have light, fluffy perfection with minimal effort, leaving you free to do other things while your bread maker does all the work.

3. Tasty Perfection: Gooey dough, fragrant cinnamon sugar, and a sweet frosting – every bite is a flavor explosion guaranteed to send your taste buds on a happy dance.

4. Frosting customized for You: Forget the store-bought stuff that tastes like sadness in a can. This recipe offers two divine frosting options – traditional sweet icing, or a creamy dream of cream cheese goodness – that will turn your rolls into the yumminess you crave. 

5. Easy Peasy: Toss the ingredients in, press a button, and poof! Your bread machine does the heavy lifting while you binge-watch that new show or catch up on emails. Celebrate no messy counters and no endless kneading! Dishes? Who needs them? This recipe keeps things mess-free from start to finish. Just use the bread machine pan for the dough, then bake the rolls in a separate baking pan.

6. Predictable and Consistent: Bread machines are consistency champions. Say goodbye to unevenly baked or tough rolls. Using your bread machine guarantees light, fluffy dough. You add the perfectly caramelized cinnamon swirls for bakery-worthy cinnamon rolls but without the hefty price tag.

A woman holdind a cinnamon roll over a square baking pan.
   

How to Make Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients:
Dough:
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) warm milk (baby bottle warm)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) melted butter
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons (26 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (260 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast
Filling:
  • 3 tablespoons (36 g) softened butter
  • 3 tablespoons (36 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
The Traditional Icing:
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (180 g) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
You've got a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Happy baking!


How To Make the Cinnamon Rolls

Prepare the dough: Add the ingredients to the bread machine pan in the order recommended by your manufacturer. Typically, it's liquids first, then dry ingredients with yeast on top. Select the "dough" cycle and press start.

A womqan in a kitchen with a bread maker and ingredients to make cinnamon rolls.


Make the filling: While the dough cycles, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix until well blended and set aside.

Assemble the rolls: Once the dough cycle is complete, gently remove the dough from the bread machine and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 8x10 inches.

Spread the filling: Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough rectangle. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Cut into four equal strips.  Using a pizza wheel makes cutting the dough a breeze! Roll from the short end and place in a lightly greased 8x8 or 9x9-inch baking pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.

A woman rolling the cinnamon roll dough.


Bake the rolls: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Choose Your Frosting: 
For Traditional Icing: While the rolls cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle over the warm rolls.

For Cream Cheese Frosting:
1. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth and creamy. Make sure there are no lumps!
3. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
4. Adjust the consistency of the frosting as needed. If it's too thick, add a teaspoon of milk at a time until you reach a desired spreading texture. If it's too thin, add a little more powdered sugar until it thickens.
5. Spread the frosting generously over your cooled cinnamon rolls. Enjoy!

So next time that cinnamon roll craving strikes, skip the store-bought stuff and embrace the lazy-licious magic of your bread machine. This recipe is the perfect excuse to kick back, relax, and let your kitchen appliance do the work. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you for it!

The Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

cinnamon buns, cinnamon rolls, bread machine cinnamon buns
breakfast, snack
American
Yield: 4
Author: Donna Urso
Bread machine Cinnamon Rolls

Bread machine Cinnamon Rolls

Make 4 tasty cinnamon rolls with icing with the help of your bread machine.
Prep time: 2 HourCook time: 20 MinInactive time: 60 MinTotal time: 3 H & 20 M

Ingredients

Dough
Filling
For Icing
For Cream Cheese Frosting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: Add the ingredients to the bread machine pan in the order recommended by your manufacturer. Typically, it's liquids first, then dry ingredients with yeast on top. Select the "dough" cycle and press start.
  2. Make the Filling: While the dough cycles, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix until well blended and set aside.
  3. Assemble the rolls: Once the dough cycle is complete, gently remove the dough from the bread machine and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 8x10 inches.
  4. Spread the filling: Spread the softened butter on the dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon mixture evenly over the dough rectangle.
  5. Cut and shape: Using a pizza wheel or a sharp knife, cut the dough into 4 equal strips. Roll the strips and pinch the edge. Place the rolls in a lightly greased 5x7 inch baking pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  6. Bake the rolls: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  7. Traditional Icing: While the rolls cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle over the warm rolls.
  8. Cream Cheese Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth and creamy. Make sure there are no lumps! Stir in the vanilla extract and salt until well combined. Adjust the consistency of the frosting as needed. If it's too thick, add a teaspoon of milk at a time until you reach a desired spreading texture. If it's too thin, add a little more powdered sugar until it thickens. Spread the frosting generously over your cooled cinnamon rolls.

Notes

You can make the cinnamon rolls and place in your refrigerator over night. Place the rolls in the refrigerator before the final rise. In the morning, set the rolls on the counter to warm for 45 minutes- one hour. Then bake in your preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. Ice the warm rolls.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

477.94

Fat (grams)

16.31 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

9.57 g

Carbs (grams)

72.97 g

Fiber (grams)

2.5 g

Net carbs

70.48 g

Sugar (grams)

24.01 g

Protein (grams)

9.98 g

Sodium (milligrams)

394.34 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

86.63 mg

Please use this nutritional information as a guide only.

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