Maple Cinnamon Rolls

The perfect Fall breakfast or sweet treat!! Homemade and better than the bakery!!

RECIPE:

For The Dough

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tbsp granulated sugar sub

• 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup milk- low-fat

• 1/4 cup light butter

• 1/4 cup water

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 large eggs

For The Filling

• 1/4 cup light butter, softened

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar sub

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup - sugar free

For The Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar sub

• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup - sugar free

• 1-2 tbsp milk (as needed)

• In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt.

• In a small saucepan, heat the milk, butter, and water over low heat until the butter has melted. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.

• Add the warm milk mixture, vanilla extract, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.

• Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

• Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.

• Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle of about 12x16 inches.

• Spread the softened butter over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

• In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered dough. Drizzle the maple syrup over the filling.

• Starting from one of the longer sides, tightly roll up the dough into a log.

• Cut the log into 12 equal-sized rolls. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving a little space between each.

• Cover the baking dish with a kitchen towel and let the rolls rise for another 30-45 minutes.

• Preheat the oven to 350°F

• Bake the rolls for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

• While the rolls are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth. Add milk gradually until desired consistency is reached.

• Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.

• Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls.

• Serve while still warm and enjoy!

8 Rolls:

6 points each

196 calories

4g fat

33g carbs

5g protein

Original Recipe: https://zenandhoney.com/wprm_print/maple-cinnamon-rolls

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/wuYYFDMDE8M