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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Roll the Dough: Take the dough and roll it into a large rectangle (about 15×10 inches) on a floured surface.
- Add Filling: Spread about ¼ cup of melted butter over the dough, followed by a generous sprinkle of cinnamon and ½ cup of sugar.
- Roll and Slice: Roll the dough tightly into a log, starting from the long end. Slice into ½-inch pieces (about 10-12 slices).
- 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.
- Bake: Bake the rolls for 15-18 minutes, until golden but not too brown.
- Make the Icing: While the rolls are bakedhisk together powdered sugar, milk, butter, coffee, maple flavoring, and salt until smooth. Adjust as needed.
- Ice the Rolls: Drizzle the icing over the rolls while they are still warm. Let the icing soak in for an extra gooey treat!
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
Try More Pioneer Woman Recipes:
- Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls Cookies
- Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Roll Casserole
- Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Toast
Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls Small Batch
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Roll the Dough: Take the dough and roll it into a large rectangle (about 15×10 inches) on a floured surface.
- Add Filling: Spread about ¼ cup of melted butter over the dough, followed by a generous sprinkle of cinnamon and ½ cup of sugar.
- Roll and Slice: Roll the dough tightly into a log, starting from the long end. Slice into ½-inch pieces (about 10-12 slices).
- 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.
- Bake: Bake the rolls for 15-18 minutes, until golden but not too brown.
- Make the Icing: While the rolls are bakedhisk together powdered sugar, milk, butter, coffee, maple flavoring, and salt until smooth. Adjust as needed.
- 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!
Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls Small Batch