This Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls Half Recipe gives you the same soft, gooey, and delicious cinnamon rolls as the original, but scaled down to make about 20-25 rolls.
It’s perfect for smaller gatherings, cozy weekends, or whenever you’re craving a sweet treat without making a huge batch. Topped with a rich maple frosting, these rolls are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!
Ingredients Needed:
For The Dough And Filling:
- 2 Cups Whole Milk
- ½ Cup Vegetable Oil
- ½ Cup Sugar
- 1 (0.25-oz) Packet Active Dry Yeast
- 4 Cups (Plus ½ Cup Reserved) All-purpose Flour
- ½ Tsp (Heaping) Baking Powder
- ½ Tsp (Scant) Baking Soda
- 1½ Tsp Salt
- Plenty Of Melted Butter (About ½ Cup For Filling)
- 1 Cup Sugar
- Generous Sprinkling Of Cinnamon
For The Maple Frosting:
- 1 Lb Powdered Sugar (About 4 Cups)
- 1 Tsp Maple Flavoring
- ¼ Cup Milk
- 2 Tbsp Melted Butter
- 2 Tbsp Brewed Coffee
- Pinch Of Salt
How To Make Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls (Half Recipe):
- Make the Dough: Heat the milk, vegetable oil, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until just below boiling. Let it cool slightly. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 1 minute.
- Mix and Let Rise: Stir in 4 cups of flour until just combined. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for 1 hour. After the dough has risen, stir in the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and the remaining ½ cup of flour.
- Chill (Optional): You can use the dough immediately or refrigerate it for up to 3 days. Chilling for at least 1 hour makes the dough easier to handle.
- Roll Out the Dough: Take half of the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 30×10 inches.
- Add the Filling: Brush the dough generously with melted butter (about ½ cup), then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon and 1 cup of sugar.
- Roll and Slice: Roll the dough tightly from the long end into a log. Slice the log into ½-inch rolls, about 20-25 rolls in total.
- Prepare Pans and Let Rise: Butter your pans and place the rolls inside. Cover and let them rise for 20 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F.
- Bake: Bake the rolls for 15-18 minutes until golden but not too brown.
- Make the Icing: While the rolls are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, melted butter, brewed coffee, maple flavoring, and salt until smooth.
- Frost the Rolls: As soon as the rolls come out of the oven, generously drizzle the icing over the top. Let it soak into the warm rolls for extra gooeyness!
Recipe Tips
- Chill the dough: Chilling the dough makes it easier to work with. If you’re making these in advance, refrigerate the dough for up to 3 days.
- Extra gooey filling: Don’t be shy about using butter, sugar, and cinnamon in the filling. It’s what makes the rolls gooey and delicious!
- Maple frosting: Taste and adjust the maple flavoring to your preference. You can add more maple, coffee, or sugar if you like!
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
Place the rolls in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To reheat, pop individual rolls in the microwave for 15-20 seconds, or warm them in the oven at a low temperature until soft.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 330
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Sugar: 37g
Try More Pioneer Woman Recipes:
- Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls Cookies
- Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Roll Casserole
- Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Toast
Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls Half Recipe
Description
This Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls Half Recipe gives you the same soft, gooey, and delicious cinnamon rolls as the original, but scaled down to make about 20-25 rolls.
Ingredients
For The Dough And Filling:
For The Maple Frosting:
Instructions
- Make the Dough: Heat the milk, vegetable oil, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until just below boiling. Let it cool slightly. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 1 minute.
- Mix and Let Rise: Stir in 4 cups of flour until just combined. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for 1 hour. After the dough has risen, stir in the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and the remaining ½ cup of flour.
- Chill (Optional): You can use the dough immediately or refrigerate it for up to 3 days. Chilling for at least 1 hour makes the dough easier to handle.
- Roll Out the Dough: Take half of the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 30×10 inches.
- Add the Filling: Brush the dough generously with melted butter (about ½ cup), then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon and 1 cup of sugar.
- Roll and Slice: Roll the dough tightly from the long end into a log. Slice the log into ½-inch rolls, about 20-25 rolls in total.
- Prepare Pans and Let Rise: Butter your pans and place the rolls inside. Cover and let them rise for 20 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F.
- Bake: Bake the rolls for 15-18 minutes until golden but not too brown.
- Make the Icing: While the rolls are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, melted butter, brewed coffee, maple flavoring, and salt until smooth.
- Frost the Rolls: As soon as the rolls come out of the oven, generously drizzle the icing over the top. Let it soak into the warm rolls for extra gooeyness!
Notes
- Chill the dough: Chilling the dough makes it easier to work with. If you’re making these in advance, refrigerate the dough for up to 3 days.
- Extra gooey filling: Don’t be shy about using butter, sugar, and cinnamon in the filling. It’s what makes the rolls gooey and delicious!
- Maple frosting: Taste and adjust the maple flavoring to your preference. You can add more maple, coffee, or sugar if you like!
Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls Half Recipe