Mini Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls
While I know that puff pastry can be intimidating to many, there are so many fun and easy ways to play with it. While I am an advocate for making homemade dough (plus it absolutely tastes better), I understand that it’s a time commitment and can feel daunting. Whether using store-bought or going homemade, these mini puff pastry cinnamon rolls are the perfect, low-lift puff pastry treat.
Get ready to slice, roll, and bake your way to swirly perfection.
If you love this recipe, please rate and review it below and tag @accentgolden in your posts on social!
This website uses affiliate links, which may earn commission for purchases made at no additional cost to you.
MINI PUFF PASTRY CINNAMON ROLLS
These mini puff pastry cinnamon rolls are easy and fast to make – aka the perfect treat. Simply cut your dough into short strips and roll! Once they bake, dust them with cinnamon and cardamom, and drizzle with a quick, two-ingredient icing sugar. Easy peasy puff pastry!
The thing I might love most about these – besides their ultimate cuteness – is that they aren’t stuck together like a cinnamon roll might be. Making them perfect for a tray of goodies at your next party or gathering. People can just pick one up without having to manhandle the lot (which is one of my key gross-outs with party food).
How do you shape mini cinnamon rolls? Once you roll out your puff pastry dough, use your ruler to measure out 3/4″ strips. From there, cut them in half so you have roughly 42, 5″ x 3/4″ strips. By cutting the strips in half, you’ll have less dough to roll up, making smaller cinnamon rolls!
INGREDIENTS
- Puff pastry: the flaky, buttery base that makes the swirls.
- Cinnamon: adds warm, cozy spice.
- Cardamom: brings a hint of floral, aromatic flavor.
- Powdered sugar: sweetens and forms the icing.
- Milk: thins the sugar into a smooth glaze.
How do I prevent my cinnamon roll from unraveling while baking? When rolling up your mini cinnamon swirl, tuck the “tail” gently under the bottom of the roll. This keeps the swirl standing upright so it puffs evenly without the end popping out or unraveling.
HOW TO MAKE MINI PUFF PASTRY CINNAMON ROLLS
Preheat your oven to 415°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the puff pastry and slice it into strips about 5 inches long and ¾ inch wide — you should end up with around 42 pieces. Roll each strip into a swirl, tucking the end underneath so it doesn’t unravel during baking, then space them about an inch apart on the prepared tray.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through, until the swirls are puffed and just lightly golden — be careful not to overbake or they’ll turn crunchy.
While they cool on a wire rack, mix the cinnamon and cardamom together in one bowl. In another, sift the powdered sugar and whisk it with a splash of milk to make the icing. Arrange the cooled swirls on a plate, dust them with the spice mixture, and finish with a drizzle of icing.
3 reasons you’ll love this cinnamon dessert
TIPS & VARIATIONS
- If you prefer to make your puff pastry dough instead of buying it in the store, follow this recipe and roll your dough to ⅛” thick, cutting out a 9”x14” sheet, and then wrap and freeze or refrigerate the remaining dough for future use
- Your mini puff pastry cinnamon swirls are done when they are puffed and very lightly golden in color (see pictures above for reference). If you overbake these, they will be more crunchy and lose some of that delicious chew.
- To top, you can do the cinnamon-cardamom mixture or swap in for any spice you prefer. Additionally, you can omit the spice and simply dust with powdered sugar. Serve alongside a jam or homemade compote for a delicious twist!
STORING MINI CINNAMON ROLLS
Once baked, place your mini puff pastry cinnamon rolls in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 2 days. Note that puff pastry is best eaten as it’s baked, so don’t be surprised if the overall crisp and chew factor diminishes as the days pass.
MORE PUFF PASTRY RECIPES
Use up some fresh fruit with these Easy Peach-Basil Puff Pastry Tarts. Swap in for your favorite fruit, with or without an herb pairing. If you thought puff pastry was only sweet, think again with these quick Asparagus, Garlic, and Goat Cheese Twists. Perfect for an appetizer or gameday treat. Looking to make it a meal? Try this Spinach & Mushroom Chicken Pot Pie, topped with flaky puff pastry!
EQUIPMENT YOU’LL NEED
Equipment
- Pastry Cutter optional
- Baking Tray
- Parchment Paper
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Fork
- Mixing Bowls
- Fine Mesh Sieve
Ingredients
- puff pastry 9”x14” sheet
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ tsp ground cardamom
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- Splash milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 415F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Cut your rolled puff pastry into 5”x 3/4” strips (you should get 42 strips out of your sheet)
- Roll each strip up like a cinnamon roll and tuck the “tail” under the bottom to prevent your swirl from spiraling out during the bake
- Place each swirl on your baking tray with about an inch of space
- Bake 10-12 minutes, rotating halfway through, until puffed and very lightly golden (don’t overbake or these will be crunchy!)
- Remove from tray and cool on wire rack
- In a bowl combine your cinnamon and cardamom
- Sift your powdered sugar into another bowl and whisk with milk
- Place your swirls in a circle on a plate, dust with spices, and drizzle with icing sugar
- Enjoy!
Yum!
happy you loved it!