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
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!
