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Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls

A delightful cross between a croissant and a cinnamon roll, these puff pastry cinnamon rolls are crispy, buttery, packed with cinnamon and brown sugar, and drizzled with a creamy vanilla glaze. 
Course: cinnamon rolls, Dessert, Puff Pastry, semi homeade
Cuisine: Dessert
Keyword: cinnamon rolls, puff pastry, semi-homemade, vanilla glaze
Servings: 8

Ingredients

FOR THE CINNAMON ROLLS:

  • 1 Sheet Frozen Puff Pastry (a box usually contains two sheets)
  • 1 Tablespoon Salted Butter, melted
  • 3 Tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar (light or golden would work too)
  • ½ Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ¼ Cup Finely Chopped Walnuts, optional add-in

FOR THE VANILLA GLAZE:

  • ½ Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Salted Butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
  • ½ Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Whole Milk (2% milk would work too)

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 
    In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave on high for 20 to 30 seconds, or alternatively you can melt it in a small sauce pan on medium to high heat for about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the butter before it starts to bubble. 
  • Mix the browns sugar and cinnamon in another small bowl. If you are opting to add the walnuts, mix them in here as well.
    Roll out the puff pastry. Ensure that it is still cold but no longer frozen. Lightly flour your work surface and place the puff pastry on it. Gently roll the pastry edges to come together.  Using a pastry brush, spread the melted butter evenly over the top of the puff pastry. Spoon the cinnamon sugar mixture all over the top of the buttered puff pastry. 
  • With a pizza cutter, cut 8 even strips. Roll up each strip, and place it on the parchment lined sheet. 
    Bake at 400° for 20 to 22 minutes. The cinnamon rolls should be puffed up and golden in color. Allow to cool on the pan while you mix up the glaze. 
  • To make the glaze: 
    Add all vanilla glaze ingredients to a medium size bowl and whisk well, until smooth and slightly drizzle. 
    Pour and spread onto the cinnamon rolls while they are still warm, and serve immediately. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. 
    Enjoy!

Notes

See blog for gluten and dairy substitutions.