This Single Serve Cinnamon Roll is the perfect recipe for when you’re craving a cinnamon roll but you don’t to make a whole tray. The cinnamon roll comes out soft and fluffy filled with that gooey butter and cinnamon filling. It’s easy-to-make and delicious to satisfy that craving.

Single Serve Cinnamon Roll Topped with a Glaze.

Do you ever crave something so much that it’s all you can think about? Well that was me when I wanted a cinnamon roll this weekend. I couldn’t get it out of my head!

Therefore, I decided to create this recipe. A Single Serve Cinnamon Roll that is easy-to-make but still absolutely delicious.

Main Ingredients

These are the ingredients you will need to make this recipe. However, the measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

Making a Single Serve Cinnamon Roll

What is a cinnamon roll and what’s the difference between a cinnamon bun and cinnamon roll?

Besides being one of the best baked goods, there is a more specific definition. A cinnamon roll is a sweet baked dough filled with a cinnamon sugar filling. It is usually topped with a sweet glaze or a buttercream frosting.

Typically, cinnamon buns have nuts in their filling and are flipped upside down after baking. They also do not have a frosting on top. On the other hand, cinnamon rolls traditionally do not have nuts in them and are topped with icing after baking.

How to Make a Single Serve Cinnamon Roll

The full-detailed instructions are written out in the recipe card below. Use these images to help guide you as needed when following the directions.

Rolled out dough to make a single serve cinnamon roll.
Roll out the cinnamon roll dough
Cinnamon roll dough rolled out and topped with butter.
Spread softened butter in an even layer on top of the dough
Sprinkle dark brown sugar and cinnamon on top of the butter
Sprinkle on the dark brown sugar and ground cinnamon
Cut the dough into three strips
Cut the dough into three strips
Making a Single Serve Cinnamon Roll
Place the cinnamon roll in a ramekin or oven-safe dish
Baked single serve cinnamon roll
Bake the cinnamon roll
Single Serve Cinnamon Roll Topped with a Glaze.
Top with glaze and enjoy

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use gluten-free flour?

Yes! If you use all purpose gluten free flour you can substitute it at a 1:1 ratio.

I don’t recommend using almond flour, coconut flour or oat flour as that may affect the final result/texture of the cinnamon roll.

Do I need to use rapid rise instant yeast?

Yes! This is key to the cinnamon roll rising and becoming light and fluffy when baking.

Can I make this in the microwave?

You can try! However, I have not tested this and recommend baking in the oven to get the right results. Same with the air fryer, I do not have one so I’m not sure of the accurate temperature or baking time if you prefer that method.

If you try either method, please let me know so that I can share!

Can I make this ahead of time and store it?

You can make this cinnamon roll ahead of time. However, I wouldn’t recommend more than 1 day before you plan to eat it and highly suggest heating it up before serving!

A cinnamon roll is always best enjoyed when eaten fresh out of the oven!

Eating the Single Serve Cinnamon Roll
Single Serve Cinnamon in a ramekin and topped with a glaze.
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Single Serve Cinnamon Roll (Glaze without Cream Cheese)

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: 1 cinnamon roll
This Single Serve Cinnamon Roll is the perfect recipe for when you're craving a cinnamon roll but you don't to make a whole tray. The cinnamon roll comes out soft and fluffy filled with that gooey butter and cinnamon filling. It's easy-to-make and delicious to satisfy that craving.
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Ingredients
 

Dough

  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 2 tsp oil, vegetable, coconut or olive oil
  • 2 1/2 tbsp milk

Filling

  • 2-3 tbsp salted butter, softened
  • 3 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Buttercream Frosting

  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk or half & half

Equipment

  • 1 ramekin or oven safe mug

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  • To make the dough, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt and instant yeast in a bowl. Mix until combined
  • Whisk the milk and oil together and heat in the microwave for about 30 seconds, it should be warm to the touch
  • Pour the warmed milk and oil into the dry ingredients
  • Combine until a ball of dough forms
  • Leave the dough in a floured bowl and cover for 30 minutes
  • After 30 minutes, roll out the dough until about 1/4 inch thick and the dough should be in a oval/rectangular shape
  • Spread the softened butter in an even layer until all edges are covered
  • Top the butter with the dark brown sugar and ground cinnamon
  • Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into three strips
  • Starting with the smallest, roll the dough tightly. Put the coil in the next largest strip and roll
  • Repeat with the last strip of cinnamon roll dough
  • Place the unbaked cinnamon roll into a greased ramekin or oven safe dish
  • Cover and let rise for 20-30 minutes
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, the dough should have risen and filled out the ramekin
  • While the dough bakes, make the glaze topping
  • Once finished baking, let the cinnamon roll cool for about 5 minutes then top with the glaze
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 820kcal
Author: Jessica Selensky
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cinnaon Roll, Single Serve Cinnamon Roll, Single Serving Dessert, Single Serving Recipe

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