Our divine coffee cinnamon rolls combine two of the best flavors: warm, spicy cinnamon and the aromatic richness of coffee. This makes them an excellent addition to your afternoon coffee or even for breakfast. They are also wonderful as a snack to take along on the road or even on a gorgeous walk.
Coffee Cinnamon Rolls: Wonderfully Aromatic
Did you know that cinnamon rolls are originally from Scandinavia? They are especially popular in Sweden, where they enjoy almost a cult status. October 4th is even celebrated as “Cinnamon Roll Day” by the Swedes! But cinnamon rolls have also established themselves in bakeries and cafes worldwide, as evidenced by how well they are loved in the States. These sweet, soft rolls, filled with cinnamon, butter and sugar, are an absolute breakfast classic.
For all those who love the classic cinnamon pastry and enjoy a good cup of coffee, here comes the next level of enjoyment: Coffee cinnamon rlls! As the name suggests, we’re adding a touch of coffee to these treats. The instant coffee in the filling and the coffee glaze provide a subtle coffee flavor that blends perfectly with the sweet cinnamon mixture.
The preparation is simple and can be easily managed even by baking beginners. After preparing the dough, let it rest in a warm place until it has risen nicely. Then roll out the and spread it generously with a mixture of butter, sugar, cinnamon, cocoa and coffee. Rolling it up creates the typical spiral shape, which you’ll want to nibble on even when it’s raw. After a short proofing time, pop rolls into the oven and bake them until golden brown. The last touch of coffee glaze will add the perfect finishing touch.
If you find that you’re on a roll, then we advise you to also try our strawberry cinnamon rolls. We also have ther breakfast baked goods like our Fanta cake waffles and cherry-filled puff pastry crumble squares.
Coffee Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 4 cups flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 cup milk room-temperature
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup butter softened
For the filling:
- ½ cup butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp instant coffee powder
- 1 egg for brushing
For the glaze:
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp strong coffee chilled
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, active dry yeast, sugar, and salt. Add the lukewarm milk, egg, and softened butter. Knead until a smooth dough forms. Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until doubled in size.
- Combine the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, cocoa powder, and instant coffee powder into a spreadable paste.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle (about 12×20 inches).
- Spread the cinnamon-coffee filling evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- Roll up the dough lengthwise and then cut the roll into about 12 equal slices.
- Place the cinnamon rolls on a greased or parchment-lined baking pan. Cover and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush the rolls with the beaten egg. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons of strong coffee or espresso to make a smooth glaze.
- Let the cinnamon rolls cool slightly and then glaze.