The BEST ever Cinnamon Rolls made in a skillet. It is so easy to make. Dessert never tasted. They are so good when they’re fresh out of the oven and freshly glazed; so good that I’ve been tempted to believe those prepackaged monstrosities from the convenience store (don’t tell anyone)!
Anyhow these skillet cinnamon rolls are such a special treat. Perfect for a late morning treat with some coffee! I would heartily suggest adding some toasted pecans if you’re in the mood for a little something extra. What would you do to customize these?
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- FILLING:
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 8 bacon strips, chopped
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
INSTRUCTIONS:
1 ) In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. In a large bowl, combine sugar, butter, egg yolk, vanilla, salt, nutmeg, yeast mixture, and 1 cup flour; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
2 ) Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3 ) In a 10-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillets, cook bacon over medium-low heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 3 tablespoons.
4 ) In the same skillet, combine brown sugar, syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and 2 tablespoons of reserved bacon drippings; cook and stir until blended. Cool to room temperature. Wipeout skillet; grease with remaining bacon drippings.
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5 ) Punch dough down. Roll into an 18×12-in. rectangle. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture and bacon to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seams to seal. Cut into 12 rolls.
6 ) Place rolls, cut side down, in prepared skillet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake on a lower oven rack, until golden brown, 18-20 minutes. Cool 20 minutes.
7 ) In a small bowl, beat frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over warm rolls. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts: 1 cinnamon bun: 424 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 356mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
