Quick and Easy Two Bite Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Jessica Kostka — Tue, 30 May 2023 18:21:59 +0000

This easy two bite cinnamon rolls recipe is quick and easy to make!

Packed with cinnamon sugar and coated with a divine frosting,

They take much less time to make than traditional cinnamon rolls and are made with very simple ingredients!

While I love from scratch cinnamon rolls, these two-bite cinnamon rolls are an easy shortcut recipe made using store-bought puff pastry instead!

There’s something about a warm cinnamon roll drizzled with icing that I will always come back to. You can find all of the ingredients at the grocery store so they’re the perfect easy recipe for dessert and a sweet breakfast treat as a part of a brunch sharing board too.

Why you’ll love these easy two bite cinnamon rolls recipe

These easy bite-sized treats are easy to make!
You only need 5 ingredients to make these small cinnamon rolls and only 5 ingredients to make the delicious frosting drizzle!
It’s a quick alternative to regular cinnamon rolls which can be pretty time-consuming.
This delicious dessert is perfect for special occasions like a baby shower or Mother’s Day brunch.

These are one of the easiest recipes you’ll make for brunch or dessert because you don’t have to wait for the dough rise like you normally do when making cinnamon buns. You’re going to use a sheet of frozen puff pastry that’s been defrosted to get this recipe done super quick!

Ingredients Needed to make these 5-minute cinnamon rolls

Puff pastry: one sheet of defrosted frozen puff pastry is the only dough you need to make this recipe.

Butter: for the cinnamon sugar mixture on the puff pastry and in the icing.

Brown sugar: a part of the delicious filling in easy cinnamon roll recipes.

Cinnamon: a must for flavour in this easy treat!

Egg: one egg whisked with 1 tbsp water for an egg wash to make these little bites even more golden brown.

Icing (powdered) sugar: to make the icing

Vanilla extract: adds the perfect amount of flavour to the icing.

Milk: use your milk of choice, like whole milk or almond milk, to bring the icing together.

Step by step process to making these warm cinnamon rolls

Step 1: Heat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with puff pastry.

Step 2: On a piece of parchment paper, use a rolling pin to roll out the defrosted puff pastry sheet into about 8×12 inch rectangle.

Step 3: Brush the rolled out puff pastry with melted butter.

Step 4: Mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon until combined. Then, sprinkle over the entire puff pastry, using hands or back of spoon to press it gently into the dough.

Step 5: Start from the long edge side and tightly / gently roll up into a log, trying to tuck in any filling that’s spilling out as you go. Use any leftover butter to press and seal the seam so the log doesn’t fall apart.

Step 6: Cut into 1 1/2 inch slices using a serrated or sharp knife. Place spiral-side up on the parchment lined baking sheet and brush with egg wash if using.

Step 7: Bake 22-27 minutes until puffy, golden brown and bubbling.

Step 8: Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet and then move to a baking rack or plate.

Step 9: Make the icing by mixing together the icing sugar, melted butter, 1 tbsp milk, vanilla extract and pinch of salt. If you’d like a bit looser icing, add another 1/2 tbsp milk.

Step 10: Drizzle the icing over the cinnamon rolls and enjoy! Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 2 days.

Easy Two Bite Cinnamon Rolls

These easy two bite cinnamon rolls recipe are the perfect quick treat! Packed with cinnamon and drizzled with an easy icing, a lovely bite!

Course Dessert

Cuisine american-inspired

Keyword cinnamon rolls

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings mini cinnamon rolls

Author Jess

Ingredients

1 sheet defrosted frozen puff pastry
3 tbsp melted butter
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 egg
2/3 cup icing sugar
1 tbsp melted butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1-1 1/2 tbsp milk
pinch salt

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with puff pastry.
On a piece of parchment paper, roll out the defrosted puff pastry sheet into about 8x12 inch rectangle.
Brush the rolled out puff pastry with melted butter.
Mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon until combined. Then, sprinkle over the entire puff pastry, using hands or back of spoon to press it gently into the dough.
Start from the long edge side and tightly / gently roll up into a log, trying to tuck in any filling that’s spilling out as you go. Use any leftover butter to press and seal the seam so the log doesn't fall apart.
Cut into 1 1/2 inch slices using a serrated knife. Place spiral-side up on the parchment lined baking sheet and brush with egg wash if using.
Bake 22-27 minutes until puffy, golden brown and bubbling.
Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet and then move to a baking rack or plate.
Make the icing by mixing together the icing sugar, melted butter, 1 tbsp milk, vanilla extract and pinch of salt. If you'd like a bit looser icing, add another 1/2 tbsp milk.
Drizzle the icing over the cinnamon rolls and enjoy! Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 2 days.

Expert tips to making these easy two bite cinnamon rolls recipe

Make sure you give the puff pastry enough time to fully defrost before making this recipe.
It’s really important to make sure to seal the seam so the cinnamon roll dough log doesn’t fall apart.
Make these ahead of time and serve them later in the day if you desire!

These easy two bite cinnamon rolls are perfect for a quick dessert anytime!

FAQ for these easy two bite cinnamon rolls recipe

Can I use a cream cheese frosting instead?
YES! If you love cream cheese frosting, try making the the one from my popular coconut carrot cake recipe.

What if I want to make these cinnamon rolls more of a one-bite?
Cut into 1 inch pieces and bake less for more rolls – start with 20-22 minutes of cooking time.

Will a pizza cutter work to cut the dough into small cinnamon rolls?
It’s best to use a serrated or sharp knife to cut the dough into the two-bite cinnamon rolls as a pizza cutter would squish the dough too much.

How can I store these cinnamon rolls?
Store at room temperature for up to 2 days and warm up for 10 seconds in the microwave or 5 minutes in the oven at 350F if you desire.