Name: Mini Cinnamon Rolls – Sweet Easy Recipes for Busy Mornings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 1 can crescent roll dough; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)

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These mini cinnamon rolls are the sweet easy recipe I reach for when mornings feel like a sprint. You know those days—where the coffee’s brewing, someone’s yelling about lost socks, and you’re just trying to keep your cool? These little rolls save the day. They’re warm, buttery, and swirled with cinnamon sugar goodness. We start with store-bought crescent dough, which means less fuss and more fun. A little butter, a dash of brown sugar, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and boom—your kitchen smells like a bakery. They’re the kind of treat that feels fancy but takes less than 20 minutes. Whether you’re baking with the kids, making a sweet brunch board, or sneaking a few before anyone else wakes up (guilty), these mini cinnamon rolls hit the spot. And if you’ve got an air fryer handy, yep—you can crisp them up in there too. Try it once, and I promise: they’ll become your quick go-to. Yes, they’re adorable. Yes, they’re delicious. But more than anything, they’re that quiet morning victory we all need.

1) Key Takeaways
2) Easy Mini Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
3) Ingredients for Mini Cinnamon Rolls
4) How to Make Mini Cinnamon Rolls
5) Tips for Making Mini Cinnamon Rolls
6) Making Mini Cinnamon Rolls Ahead of Time
7) Storing Leftover Mini Cinnamon Rolls
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10) Nutrition

1) Key Takeaways

Uses crescent dough for a quick prep
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacking
Ready in under 25 minutes
Includes a simple powdered sugar glaze

2) Easy Mini Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

I used to think cinnamon rolls had to be an all-morning ordeal—yeast rising, waiting, maybe even a second cup of coffee while pacing the kitchen. But sweet easy recipes like this one changed everything. Crescent dough makes these rolls a no-stress dream.

They’re the kind of warm, golden swirls that make the house smell like a Sunday morning, even if it’s a frantic Tuesday. You’ll love how fast they come together, and honestly, the payoff is big for such little effort. My kids beg for these, and I might sneak a few while they cool.

If you’ve ever looked for air fryer easy recipes or quick and easy recipes that still feel like a treat, these little rolls fit the bill. They’re flaky, sweet, and just the right size for popping in your mouth without a plate—or guilt.

3) Ingredients for Mini Cinnamon Rolls

1 can crescent roll dough — A total shortcut and the key to making this a quick recipe. No mixing, no proofing, just unroll and go.

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted — This adds richness and helps the cinnamon sugar stick to the dough. Plus, it smells amazing as it bakes.

1/4 cup light brown sugar — Gives the rolls that soft caramel-like sweetness and depth you expect from a good cinnamon roll.

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon — The star of the show. If cinnamon had a fan club, I’d be the president. Don’t skimp on this part.

1/3 cup powdered sugar — For the glaze. It melts into the rolls just enough to give a soft, sweet finish without being too much.

1 tablespoon milk — Helps loosen up the glaze so it’s easy to drizzle. Use whatever milk you have on hand, even non-dairy works.

4) How to Make Mini Cinnamon Rolls

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a muffin tin. This is your first step toward golden, sweet perfection.

Step 2. Unroll the crescent dough into a flat rectangle. Press the seams together to make it whole. It doesn’t need to be perfect, just sealed.

Step 3. Brush melted butter across the surface of the dough. Go edge to edge so every bite is buttery.

Step 4. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle it over the buttered dough. Try to spread it evenly—you want that swirl in every bite.

Step 5. Starting at the long side, roll it up tight like a cinnamon-sugar burrito. Then slice into 12 small rolls.

Step 6. Pop those into the muffin tin and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until they’re golden and puffed.

Step 7. While they bake, whisk together powdered sugar and milk to make the glaze. Drizzle it over the warm rolls and try to let them cool. Or don’t. I never do.

5) Tips for Making Mini Cinnamon Rolls

Don’t overbake these. Since they’re mini, they brown quickly. Once the tops are golden, pull them out and let the carryover heat finish the job.

If you want an extra gooey inside, add a tiny bit more brown sugar to the cinnamon mix. Just be ready for sticky fingers—worth it though.

Sweet easy recipes like this one work well with kids too. Let them sprinkle the cinnamon sugar or drizzle the glaze. They love feeling like little chefs.

6) Making Mini Cinnamon Rolls Ahead of Time

If you want to prep these mini cinnamon rolls ahead, you absolutely can. Roll and cut them the night before, then store the unbaked rolls covered in the fridge.

In the morning, just place them into the muffin tin and bake. It’s one of my favorite breakfast easy recipes when hosting weekend guests or when I need something cozy with coffee.

You can even make the glaze the night before. Just store it in a little jar and give it a stir before drizzling over the fresh rolls.

7) Storing Leftover Mini Cinnamon Rolls

If you have leftovers (rare in my house), store them in an airtight container. They’ll keep for about two days at room temperature.

To reheat, pop them in the microwave for about 10 seconds or warm them in an air fryer if you want that bakery-fresh edge again.

Mini cinnamon rolls are one of those sweet easy recipes that somehow taste just as good the next day. Maybe better. Especially when eaten quietly before anyone else wakes up.

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