Craving freshly baked cinnamon rolls but don’t want to make a huge batch? These single-serve mini cinnamon rolls are the perfect quick dessert—soft, fluffy, and loaded with cinnamon sugar filling. Topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, they’re warm, gooey, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious!

The best part? You can make them in just 20 minutes using simple ingredients, and they bake perfectly in an air fryer or oven. Whether it’s a late-night treat or a cozy weekend breakfast, these mini cinnamon rolls are easy, fast, and absolutely indulgent!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Single-serve portion – Perfect for one (but easy to double!)
Soft & fluffy texture – Just like classic cinnamon rolls!
No fancy tools needed – Simple ingredients, easy prep
Quick bake time – Ready in just 10 minutes in the air fryer
Irresistible cream cheese frosting – Sweet, creamy, and tangy!

Ingredients for Mini Cinnamon Rolls

(Makes 1 serving – Scale up as needed!)

For the Dough:

• ⅓ cup warm milk (not hot!)
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 120g all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
• ½ tsp salt
• 40g unsalted butter, softened

For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:

• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 3 tbsp cream cheese, softened
• 1 tbsp sugar

How to make the single serve cinnamon rolls: 

Step 1: Make the Dough

• In a small bowl, whisk together warm milk, instant yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it turns slightly foamy.
• Add flour, salt, and butter to the mixture. Mix and knead until a smooth dough ball forms.
• Cover and let it rest for 30-40 minutes (or until slightly puffy).

Step 2: Prepare the Filling & Frosting

• In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon to make the cinnamon filling.
• In another bowl, whisk cream cheese and sugar until smooth for the frosting. Set aside.

Step 3: Roll & Shape the Cinnamon Rolls

• Roll out the dough into a thin rectangle on a floured surface.
• Spread the cinnamon sugar filling evenly over the dough.
• Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into thin strips.
• Roll each strip tightly to form mini cinnamon rolls.

Step 4: Bake in Air Fryer or Oven

• Place the rolls in a greased baking dish.
• Brush the tops with a little cream to keep them soft.
• Air-fry at 170°C (340°F) for 10 minutes, or bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes until golden.

Step 5: Frost & Enjoy!

• Once baked, generously spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls.
• Serve immediately and enjoy the softest, most delicious mini cinnamon rolls ever!

Pro Tips for Perfect Cinnamon Rolls

Use warm milk (not hot!) – This helps activate the yeast for soft, fluffy dough.
Let the dough rest – Even 30 minutes will make a difference!
Roll tightly – This keeps the cinnamon layers intact while baking.
Don’t skip the cream on top! – It helps create that bakery-style softness.

Single-Serve Mini Cinnamon Rolls

Craving freshly baked cinnamon rolls but don’t want to make a huge batch? These single-serve mini cinnamon rolls are the perfect quick dessert—soft, fluffy, and loaded with cinnamon sugar filling.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Ingredients

  

For the Dough:

• ⅓ cup warm milk not hot!
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 120 g all-purpose flour or bread flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 40 g unsalted butter softened

For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:

• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 tbsp butter melted
• 1 tsp cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 3 tbsp cream cheese softened
• 1 tbsp sugar

Instructions

 

• In a small bowl, whisk together warm milk, instant yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it turns slightly foamy.
• Add flour, salt, and butter to the mixture. Mix and knead until a smooth dough ball forms.
• Cover and let it rest for 30-40 minutes (or until slightly puffy).
• In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon to make the cinnamon filling.
• In another bowl, whisk cream cheese and sugar until smooth for the frosting. Set aside.
• Roll out the dough into a thin rectangle on a floured surface.
• Spread the cinnamon sugar filling evenly over the dough.
• Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into thin strips.
• Roll each strip tightly to form mini cinnamon rolls.
• Place the rolls in a greased baking dish.
• Brush the tops with a little cream to keep them soft.
• Air-fry at 170°C (340°F) for 10 minutes, or bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes until golden.
• Once baked, generously spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls.
• Serve immediately and enjoy the softest, most delicious mini cinnamon rolls ever!

Keyword airfryer, cinnamon rolls, desserts, single serve