Description
Delight in these warm, gooey Maple Cinnamon Rolls featuring a fragrant cinnamon and maple syrup filling, topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these rolls combine sweet maple flavor with classic cinnamon spice in a soft, fluffy dough that’s easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter (for filling)
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons milk (to achieve desired consistency)
Instructions
- Activate yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm milk and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Make the dough: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the yeast mixture. Add the melted butter and knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and slightly tacky but not sticky.
- First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Prepare filling: In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and pure maple syrup until well combined and smooth.
- Shape rolls: Roll out the risen dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Spread the cinnamon-maple filling evenly over the dough.
- Form rolls: Starting from one long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal rolls using a sharp knife.
- Second rise: Place the rolls into a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise again for about 30 minutes until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make glaze: While the rolls bake, whisk powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 2-3 tablespoons of milk to create a smooth glaze.
- Glaze and serve: Once baked, remove the rolls from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before drizzling generously with the maple vanilla glaze. Serve warm for best flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warmed to about 110°F to activate the yeast effectively without killing it.
- Kneading time may vary; dough should be soft and slightly tacky but not sticky.
- For a stronger maple flavor, use pure-grade maple syrup rather than imitation syrup.
- To make the glaze thicker or thinner, adjust the amount of milk accordingly.
- Leftover rolls can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Reheat rolls in a microwave or oven before serving to bring back softness and warmth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
