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McDonald's Cinnamon Melts

McDonald's Cinnamon Melts Copycat Recipe

If you're fond of McDonald's breakfast menu, you're in for a real treat with their new cinnamon melts. McDonald's cinnamon melts are sweet and savory pastries that are a perfect way to start your day or to enjoy as a snack any time of day.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Copycat Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 1188.33 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Microwave Safe Bowl
  • Muffin Tin
  • Cooking Spray
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Cup
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients
  

For Cinnamon Melts Dough

  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • ½ cup Butter (softened)
  • 2 tablespoons Yeast
  • 5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

For Cinnamon Filling

  • ½ cup Butter (softened)
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar

For Glazing

  • ¼ cup Butter (softened)
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, warm your milk for 1-1 ½ minutes until the milk is lukewarm.
  • Melt the butter simultaneously for the dough, filling, and glaze.
  • Once the milk is warmed, pour it into the mixing bowl.
  • Add granulated sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix with a spatula to combine and allow it to sit for 5 minutes.
  • Add whisked eggs and melted butter to the bowl and stir the mixture to combine.
  • Slowly add all-purpose flour and mix until the dough forms a ball.
  • Roll the prepared dough on a flat surface with a rolling pin. Add a layer of 1/3 softened butter, and then sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Spread the cinnamon mixture with a spatula to cover the top of your dough evenly.
  • Cut the dough into rows and columns using a pizza cutter, measuring each piece about 1 inch wide by 1 ½ inch long.
  • Spray your muffin tins with cooking spray. Roll each piece of dough containing filling into a mini roll.
  • Transfer them to the muffin tins, rest for 1-1 ½ hours, and let them rise.
  • Once the dough has risen to about double the size, place it in the preheated oven and bake it for 12-15 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Add softened butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, salt, and powdered sugar in a bowl. Stir the mixture to combine well.
  • Drizzle this cream cheese frosting on top of your cinnamon melts and serve hot.

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Nutrition

Calories: 1188.33kcal | Carbohydrates: 156.12g | Protein: 12.76g | Fat: 57.03g | Cholesterol: 82.93mg | Sodium: 1228.27mg | Potassium: 274.67mg | Fiber: 3.24g | Sugar: 81.61g | Vitamin A: 249.91IU | Vitamin C: 0.39mg | Calcium: 454.58mg | Iron: 5.23mg
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