Description
A quick and easy Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls recipe featuring flaky puff pastry, luscious cinnamon sugar filling, and a smooth maple-flavored glaze. Perfect for a delightful breakfast or snack, these cinnamon rolls bake to golden perfection in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, 17.3 ounces each
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 – 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar (130 grams)
- 1 teaspoon maple flavoring or vanilla extract
- 3-5 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375º Fahrenheit. Prepare a 12×17-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the pastry: Unwrap the frozen puff pastry sheets and allow them to thaw slightly so they are pliable but still cold. Spread the room temperature salted butter evenly over each sheet.
- Add cinnamon sugar: Sprinkle the packed light brown sugar and ground cinnamon mixture generously over the buttered pastry sheets, ensuring even coverage to infuse sweet cinnamon flavor.
- Roll and cut: Carefully roll each pastry sheet tightly into a log, then cut each rolled log into 12 equal slices, forming the cinnamon rolls.
- Arrange and bake: Place the cinnamon rolls cut side up onto the prepared baking tray, spacing them slightly apart. Bake them in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown and puffed.
- Make the glaze: While the rolls bake, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple flavoring (or vanilla extract), and 3 to 5 tablespoons of heavy cream or whole milk in a bowl until you achieve a smooth, pourable glaze.
- Glaze the rolls: Once the cinnamon rolls are baked and still warm, drizzle the glaze generously over the top to add sweetness and moisture.
- Serve: Serve the cinnamon rolls immediately for the best texture and flavor while they are warm and fluffy.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is slightly thawed but still cold for easier handling and better texture.
- Adjust the amount of cream or milk in the glaze to achieve your preferred consistency—thicker or thinner glaze.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and for easier cleanup.
- Maple flavoring can be substituted with vanilla extract for a slightly different but equally delicious glaze flavor.
- Best enjoyed fresh the same day, but leftovers can be reheated gently in the oven.
