Cinnabon® Mini Swirls Recipe
Mini swirls of Cinnabon.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Icing
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk (110°F to 115°F) with the active dry yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes, until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining sugar, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare Filling
In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter until well combined.
Assembling the Swirls
- 6
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- 7
Add Filling
Spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 8
Roll and Cut
Starting from one long side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log into 1-inch pieces to create mini swirls.
- 9
Second Rise
Place the mini swirls onto a greased baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Baking
- 10
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 11
Bake Swirls
Bake the swirls in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Icing Preparation
- 12
Make Icing
In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy.
Serving
- 13
Ice and Serve
Once the mini swirls are baked, let them cool slightly before drizzling the icing over them. Serve warm.
