Description
Satisfy your cinnamon roll cravings in minutes with this quick and easy microwave cinnamon roll in a mug recipe. Perfect for a cozy dessert or snack for one!
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- pinch of salt
- 2 1/2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling:
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tablespoon melted butter
Icing:
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2–1 teaspoon milk
Instructions
- Dough: In a small bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until a soft dough forms.
- Rolling: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle about 4 inches long.
- Filling: In another small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. Spread the melted butter over the dough and sprinkle with the sugar mixture.
- Rolling: Roll the dough into a log and place it in a microwave-safe mug or ramekin.
- Microwaving: Microwave on high for 50–60 seconds, or until the roll is just set (do not overcook).
- Icing: For the icing, stir together powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle over the warm cinnamon roll.
Notes
- Best enjoyed immediately for the softest texture.
- You can make this dairy-free by using plant-based milk and coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cinnamon roll
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
