Description
These Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls offer a quick and easy twist on traditional cinnamon rolls using ready-made puff pastry sheets. With a buttery cinnamon-sugar filling and a sweet maple glaze, they bake up golden and flaky in under 40 minutes, perfect for a delightful breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry and Filling
- 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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 375º Fahrenheit (190º Celsius). Line a 12×17 inch baking pan with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Prepare the Pastry: Unwrap the frozen puff pastry sheets and allow them to thaw at room temperature until pliable. Spread the softened salted butter evenly over each sheet, then sprinkle generously with light brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Form Cinnamon Rolls: Carefully roll each buttered and sugared pastry sheet into a tight log. Slice each log into 12 equal rolls to ensure consistent size and even baking.
- Bake: Arrange the cinnamon rolls spaced slightly apart on the prepared baking tray. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the rolls are puffed up and golden brown on top.
- Make the Glaze: While the rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar, maple flavoring (or vanilla extract), and 3 to 5 tablespoons of heavy cream or whole milk until smooth and pourable. Adjust cream quantity for desired thickness.
- Finish and Serve: Once baked, remove the cinnamon rolls from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm rolls. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Let puff pastry thaw just enough to be workable but still cold for easy handling.
- Adjust brown sugar quantity to taste; more sugar for a sweeter roll.
- Use maple flavoring for a subtle maple twist or vanilla extract as an alternative.
- Glaze thickness can be adjusted by adding more or less cream/milk.
- These rolls are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven but can be reheated gently if needed.
