Cinnamon Roll for One

Name: Cinnamon Roll for One
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all purpose flour (plus 1 Tbsp); 2 tsp sugar; 1/8 tsp salt; 3/4 tsp rapid rise yeast; 1/4 cup water (105-110 degrees F); 2 tsp butter; 2 tsp butter (softened); 2 Tbsp brown sugar; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/3 cup powdered sugar; 1/8 tsp vanilla; 1/2 tsp milk (or enough for a nice drizzling consistency)

By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 8/09/22Updated: 8/18/23

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Make this amazing, ooey, gooey, delicious cinnamon roll for one that has perfect texture in under an hour. It’s guaranteed to satisfy that cinnamon roll craving without over indulging!!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe!

This cinnamon roll for one has all the flavor and texture of your favorite cinnamon roll. The only differences are, there is only one of them and it only takes about 40 minutes to make. You can create one ooey, gooey delicious cinnamon roll with perfect texture whenever that craving hits and there is no need to overindulge in a dozen cinnamon rolls!

This cinnamon roll is a good size and there is enough to share if you want to.

Ingredients Needed

Flour. I use unbleached all purpose flour
Sugar. You will need granulated sugar, brown sugar and powdered sugar.
Salt
Rapid Rise Yeast. Quick Rise yeast is also the same – this is different than Dry Active Yeast1
Butter. I use salted butter, you can also use unsalted.
Cinnamon
Vanilla
Milk. You could also substitute water if needed

Tip from leigh Anne

Rapid Rise vs. Active Dry Yeast.

This recipe uses rapid rise or quick rise yeast. The difference between it and Active Dry Yeast is that it does not need to be proofed in warm water first. It can be added directly into the dry ingredients and then warm water is added to all the dry ingredients. This helps save about 10 minutes of time. If you only have active dry yeast you can still use it. Just proof it first in the warm water (105-110 degrees F) and then pour into the dry ingredients.

How to Make a Cinnamon Roll for One

Add flour, sugar, salt and rapid rise yeast into a medium size bowl.
In another bowl, add 1/4 cup water and 2 tsp butter and warm in microwave to soften the butter. Be sure the water doesn’t get hotter than 105-110 degrees F.
Pour water mixture into dry ingredients and stir together.
Knead dough for a few minutes until dough becomes soft and smooth.
Cover dough and let rise for 10 minutes.

Mix together brown sugar, 2 tsp butter and cinnamon until it resembles wet sand.
Roll out dough into a 6 x 9 inch rectangle.
Spread with brown sugar mixture.

Cut into three strips. Roll up the middle strip and then put cut edges together and roll up remaining two strips.
Place in a greased baking dish.

Cinnamon Roll Add Ins

For even more goodness, add in:

Mini Chocolate Chips
Raisins
Chopped Walnuts or pecans
I suggest using about 1 Tbsp. or just sprinkle the desired amount onto the brown sugar filling before rolling up the cinnamon roll.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make an orange roll instead?

For an orange roll, make your filling with butter, granulated sugar and a tsp of orange zest. Replace the milk in the glaze with orange juice.

What size baking dish should I use?

I used a 5 x 5 inch baking dish but you could use a bigger one such as an 8 x 8 inch pan.

Can I use a cream cheese frosting instead?

You sure can! Just combine. 1 Tbsp softened cream cheese, 1 Tbsp butter along with 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, a few drops of vanilla and enough milk to make a nice spreading consistency.

Can I bake this in a ramekin or a mug?

If you want to use a ramekin or a mug I would suggest dividing the dough in half and making two smaller cinnamon rolls.

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