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    Home > Desserts > Cinnamon Roll in a Mug

    Cinnamon Roll in a Mug

    Last updated September 17, 2021. Originally posted September 17, 2021 By Jyothi Rajesh Leave a Comment

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    Craving something sweet? Want something quick and easy to make? Here’s easy cinnamon roll in a mug that takes under 5 minutes to make from start to finish! It’s warm, sticky, doughy, buttery, cinnamon-y and so delicious!

    microwave cinnamon roll in a mug with glaze
    Jump to:
    • Why you should make cinnamon roll in a mug
    • Ingredients you’ll need
    • How to make cinnamon roll in a mug
    • Tips
    • FAQS
    • 📋 Cinnamon Roll in a Mug

    Why you should make cinnamon roll in a mug

    1. It’s one of the easy and quick sweet treat you’ll make.

    2. Takes under 5 minutes to make from start to finish.

    3. This individual serving cinnamon roll is ‘baked’ in microwave. Microwave quick treats are a thing to try when you don’t want to make anything elaborate.

    4. Best sweet treat to satisfy sudden sweet cravings.

    5. It’s warm, sticky, doughy, buttery, cinnamon-y  and insanely delicious!

    6. No stand-mixer needed!

    7. No over-night rise!

    Ingredients you’ll need

    Here’s what you’ll you-

    all ingredients for mug cinnamon roll
    • ½ cup self-rising flour
    • 2 tablespoon milk
    • 1.5 tablespoon softened butter
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon corn starch
    • Pinch of salt

    For glaze-

    ingredients for glaze
    • ¼ cup confectioners sugar
    • 2 teaspoon milk

    Self-rising flour is not all-purpose flour. If you don’t have self-rising flour make your own with this ratio- 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt.

    Add ½ to 1 teaspoon more milk if needed while making dough. If dough is too crumbly add milk to form soft dough, if dough turns out too sticky and wet add 1 to 2 teaspoon extra self-rising flour to adjust the consistency of dough. Your dough should be soft.

    Cinnamon roll in a mug is quick sweet treat to make for sudden cravings. Don’t expect the results to be same as normal cinnamon rolls. Microwave mug cinnamon rolls are definitely different in terms of texture of the rolls.

    Love easy recipes that are super simple to make – broccoli pasta |creamed corn | lemon pudding | oreo mug cake | honey glazed carrots.

    before baking mug cinnamon roll

    How to make cinnamon roll in a mug

    • In a small bowl add self-rising flour, milk and softened butter. Mix with wooden spoon until flour is incorporated into wet ingredients. note: my dough turned out too crumbly, so I added 1 teaspoon extra milk to make dough right consistency (not seen in video)
    • Transfer flour to counter sprinkled with little flour.
    • Press and lightly knead dough until it comes together and is soft.
    • You can rest dough for 1 or 2 minutes.
    • Meanwhile make the filling.
    • Mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, corn starch, salt together. Keep aside.
    • Sprinkle counter lightly with flour.
    • Roll dough into long strip, approximately 4 inches width and 10-12 inches long.
    • Spread evenly butter-sugar-cinnamon mix.
    • Optional step – fold about ¼ inch on both side to prevent filling from oozing out of roll while ‘baking’ in microwave. You can skip this step.
    • Roll dough tightly to resemble cinnamon roll.
    step by step picture collage of microwave mug cinnamon roll
    • Grease a standard sized mug with melted butter. Sprinkle generous pinch of flour on all sides.
    • Place cinnamon roll in the mug.
    • Microwave at high heat for 60 to 90 seconds. Dough should be set and cooked.
    • Remove cinnamon roll in a mug from microwave.
    • In a small bowl mix together confectioners sugar and milk until it’s thick, smooth and lump-free.
    • Pour or drizzle glaze on top of cinnamon roll.
    • Serve immediately hot.
    • Eat from the mug or transfer to a plate drizzle extra glaze and enjoy!
    step by step picture collage of microwave mug cinnamon roll

    Tips

    1. Use standard size mug for this recipe. Large mug will make cinnamon roll flat and hard.
    2. Don’t cook cinnamon roll in a mug for too long, it’ll turn tough.
    3. Don’t skip coating mug with butter and flour. This will prevent cinnamon roll from sticking to the mug.
    4. This cinnamon roll is meant to be eaten immediately. If you rest it and then serve it will be hard.
    after baking mug cinnamon roll

    FAQS

    Is self-rising flour same as all-purpose flour?

    No. Self-rising flour is not all-purpose flour. Self-rising flour is a mix of all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt.

    Can I bake this individual cinnamon roll in oven?

    This recipe is meant for ‘baking’ in microwave.

    Does this taste same as regular cinnamon rolls?

    No. Remember this is simplified, quick version of cinnamon roll. Since there is no rising of dough involved and it’s microwaved. Expect the texture of this mug cinnamon roll to be different from the actual cinnamon roll.
    These rolls are warm, sticky, doughy, buttery, cinnamon-y but freaking delicious.
    Make microwave mug cinnamon rolls when you crave for quick, easy to make sweet treat.

    Why did mug cinnamon roll turn tough?

    Over cooking or ‘baking’ in microwave can make cinnamon roll rough and hard on the edges. Cooking extra even for few seconds can really alter the texture of these rolls.
    Microwave mug cinnamon roll is meant to be served immediately. Leaving it to rest for few minutes and then reheating will turn it tough.

    microwave cinnamon roll in a mug with glaze

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    microwave cinnamon roll in a mug with glaze

    📋 Cinnamon Roll in a Mug

    Craving something sweet? Want something quick and easy to make? Here’s easy cinnamon roll in a mug that takes under 5 minutes to make from start to finish! It’s warm, sticky, doughy, buttery, cinnamon-y and so delicious!
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    Course: Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 3 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 minute
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 721kcal
    Author: Jyothi Rajesh

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup self-rising flour
    • 2 tablespoon milk
    • 1.5 tablespoon softened butter
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon corn starch
    • Pinch of salt

    For glaze-

    • ¼ cup confectioners sugar
    • 2 teaspoon milk

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl add self-rising flour, milk and softened butter. Mix with wooden spoon until flour is incorporated into wet ingredients.
      note: My dough turned out too crumbly, so I added 1 teaspoon extra milk to make dough right consistency (not seen in video)
    • Transfer flour to counter sprinkled with little flour.
    • Press and lightly knead dough until it comes together and is soft.
    • You can rest dough for 1 or 2 minutes.
    • Meanwhile make the filling.
    • Mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, corn starch, salt together. Keep aside.
    • Sprinkle counter lightly with flour.
    • Roll dough into long strip, approximately 4 inches width and 10-12 inches long.
    • Spread evenly butter-sugar-cinnamon mix.
    • Optional step – fold about ¼ inch on both side to prevent filling from oozing out of roll while ‘baking’ in microwave. You can skip this step.
    • Roll dough tightly to resemble cinnamon roll.
    • Grease a standard sized mug with melted butter. Sprinkle generous pinch of flour on all sides.
    • Place cinnamon roll in the mug.
    • Microwave at high heat for 60 to 90 seconds. Dough should be set and cooked.
    • Remove cinnamon roll in a mug from microwave.
    • In a small bowl mix together confectioners sugar and milk until it’s thick, smooth and lump-free.
    • Pour or drizzle glaze on top of cinnamon roll.
    • Serve immediately hot.
    • Eat from the mug or transfer to a plate drizzle extra glaze and enjoy!

    Video

    Notes

    1. Use standard size mug for this recipe. Large mug will make cinnamon roll flat and hard.
    2. Don’t cook cinnamon roll in a mug for too long, it’ll turn tough.
    3. Don’t skip coating mug with butter and flour. This will prevent cinnamon roll from sticking to the mug.
    4. This cinnamon roll is meant to be eaten immediately. If you rest it and then serve it will be hard.
     
    Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 721kcal | Carbohydrates: 104g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 947IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 1mg
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