Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls Small Batch

Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls Small Batch

These Pioneer Woman cinnamon rolls are soft, gooey, and packed with cinnamon flavor, perfect for a smaller batch of 10-12 rolls. With a maple-flavored frosting, they are a sweet treat for any time of day. Whether it’s for a cozy breakfast or an afternoon snack, these rolls are sure to delight your taste buds.

Ingredients Needed:

For The Dough And Filling:

  • 1 Cup Whole Milk
  • ¼ Cup Vegetable Oil
  • ¼ Cup Sugar
  • ½ (0.25-oz) Packet Active Dry Yeast
  • 2 Cups (Plus ¼ Cup Reserved) All-purpose Flour
  • ¼ Tsp (Heaping) Baking Powder
  • ¼ Tsp (Scant) Baking Soda
  • ¾ Tsp Salt
  • Plenty Of Melted Butter (About ¼ Cup For Filling)
  • ½ Cup Sugar
  • Generous Sprinkling Of Cinnamon

For The Maple Frosting:

  • ½ Lb Powdered Sugar (About 2 Cups)
  • ½ Tsp Maple Flavoring
  • 2 Tbsp Milk
  • 1 Tbsp Melted Butter
  • 1 Tbsp Brewed Coffee
  • Pinch Of Salt

How To Make Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls Small Batch:

  1. Make the Dough: Heat milk, vegetable oil, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until just below boiling. Let it cool slightly and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let it sit for 1 minute.
  2. Mix and Rest: Add 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture and stir until combined. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for 1 hour. After rising, add baking powder, baking soda, salt, and the remaining ¼ cup of flour. Stir well.
  3. Chill the Dough (Optional): The dough can be used immediately, or refrigerated for up to 3 days. Chilling for at least an hour makes it easier to handle.
  4. Roll the Dough: Take the dough and roll it into a large rectangle (about 15×10 inches) on a floured surface.
  5. Add Filling: Spread about ¼ cup of melted butter over the dough, followed by a generous sprinkle of cinnamon and ½ cup of sugar.
  6. Roll and Slice: Roll the dough tightly into a log, starting from the long end. Slice into ½-inch pieces (about 10-12 slices).
  7. Prep Pans and Rise: Coat a 9-inch round pan with melted butter and place the rolls inside. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes while you preheat the oven to 375°F.
  8. Bake: Bake the rolls for 15-18 minutes, until golden but not too brown.
  9. Make the Icing: While the rolls are bakedhisk together powdered sugar, milk, butter, coffee, maple flavoring, and salt until smooth. Adjust as needed.
  10. Ice the Rolls: Drizzle the icing over the rolls while they are still warm. Let the icing soak in for an extra gooey treat!
Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls Small Batch
Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls Small Batch

Recipe Tips

  • Chill the dough: For easier handling, chill the dough for at least an hour before rolling it out.
  • Generous filling: Don’t be shy about using butter, cinnamon, and sugar for the filling. It makes the rolls extra gooey!

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

Storing in the Fridge: Place leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container. They will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freezing: Freeze unfrosted rolls in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.

Reheating: To reheat, warm individual rolls in the microwave for 15-20 seconds, or until soft and warm.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 320
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Sodium: 260mg
  • Sugar: 35g

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Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls Small Batch

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 20 minutesCook time: 20 minutesRest time:2 hours Total time:2 hours 40 minutesServings:12 servingsCalories:320 kcal Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Description

These Pioneer Woman cinnamon rolls are soft, gooey, and packed with cinnamon flavor, perfect for a smaller batch of 10-12 rolls. With a maple-flavored frosting, they are a sweet treat for any time of day. Whether it’s for a cozy breakfast or an afternoon snack, these rolls are sure to delight your taste buds.

Ingredients

    For The Dough And Filling:

  • For The Maple Frosting:

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: Heat milk, vegetable oil, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until just below boiling. Let it cool slightly and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let it sit for 1 minute.
  2. Mix and Rest: Add 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture and stir until combined. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for 1 hour. After rising, add baking powder, baking soda, salt, and the remaining ¼ cup of flour. Stir well.
  3. Chill the Dough (Optional): The dough can be used immediately, or refrigerated for up to 3 days. Chilling for at least an hour makes it easier to handle.
  4. Roll the Dough: Take the dough and roll it into a large rectangle (about 15×10 inches) on a floured surface.
  5. Add Filling: Spread about ¼ cup of melted butter over the dough, followed by a generous sprinkle of cinnamon and ½ cup of sugar.
  6. Roll and Slice: Roll the dough tightly into a log, starting from the long end. Slice into ½-inch pieces (about 10-12 slices).
  7. Prep Pans and Rise: Coat a 9-inch round pan with melted butter and place the rolls inside. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes while you preheat the oven to 375°F.
  8. Bake: Bake the rolls for 15-18 minutes, until golden but not too brown.
  9. Make the Icing: While the rolls are bakedhisk together powdered sugar, milk, butter, coffee, maple flavoring, and salt until smooth. Adjust as needed.
  10. Ice the Rolls: Drizzle the icing over the rolls while they are still warm. Let the icing soak in for an extra gooey treat!

Notes

  • Chill the dough: For easier handling, chill the dough for at least an hour before rolling it out.
  • Generous filling: Don’t be shy about using butter, cinnamon, and sugar for the filling. It makes the rolls extra gooey!
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