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Cinnamon Buns with Maple Coffee Glaze

Published on September 4, 2013 by Nicole Last Modified on January 27, 2022 / Leave a Comment

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Maple & Coffee Glazed Cinnamon Rolls
I’ve taken a few of the great things from weekend brunch and rolled them into these soft and sweet cinnamon rolls. What is brunch without maple syrup, cinnamon rolls and coffee? Now you can get all three together in one bite with these Maple and Coffee Cinnamon Rolls.
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Baking pan with twelve glazed cinnamon rolls
Lately, I’ve had a real hankering for a good down-home cinnamon bun. One loaded with cavity-inducing amounts of sugar and cinnamon and swirled with a delirious amount of cream cheese frosting.  After surveying my pantry on Labour Day morning and coming up short on the cream cheese front, I had to improvise. Google to the rescue. I happened upon The Pioneer Woman’s recipe with a maple coffee glaze and I was very intrigued. Coffee and maple are two of my favorite things and reading comments and other blog posts raving about it sealed the deal.
Glazed cinnamon rolls on plates with coffee in background

Making the Dough

The dough for these maple coffee cinnamon rolls is a lovely enriched dough made with milk, butter and eggs. Using rich ingredients makes for a luscious and soft roll with lots of flavour. Instead of melting the butter, I like to add it while still solid (but very soft). By doing this, the water in the butter doesn’t contribute to the gluten development, which keeps the dough super soft. If you melt the butter first, it separates the fat and water, and the water contributes to gluten development, which can result in a dryer, heavier final product. 

Maple Coffee Glaze

This glaze is a bit non-traditional when it comes to what you normally see with cinnamon rolls. The glaze on these is made with coffee and maple syrup and a little powdered sugar. Super simple and still adds a lot of great flavour. I like to double the glaze recipe and add half when the buns are fresh out of the oven, then the rest once they’ve cooled slightly. 

When it comes to the coffee you use, I would suggest choosing a darker roast and brewing it strong. If you use something light and don’t brew it strong enough, the coffee flavour won’t stand out.

Cinnamon roll on plate with four small bags of coffee on counter

Looking for more Brunch Ideas?

  • Turkey Kielbasa and Cheddar Rolled Omelet
  • Slow Cooker Cinnamon Rolls
  • Maple Pecan French Toast Cupcakes
  • Morning Glory Bran Muffins
  • Cinnamon Crumb Surprise Cake
Baking pan with twelve glazed cinnamon rolls

Maple & Coffee Glazed Cinnamon Rolls

Soft cinnamon buns with a maple and coffee glaze.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cinnamon, Coffee, Maple
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
Rising Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 Rolls
Calories: 384kcal

Ingredients

Dough

  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk - lukewarm not hot
  • 2 eggs at room temperature, lightly whisked
  • 1/3 cup butter softened, but not melted

Filling

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter melted

Glaze

  • 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee hot
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • pinch salt
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

For the Dough

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, mix together flour, salt, sugar and yeast.
  • Add in the warm milk and eggs.
  • Mix until a ball of dough forms. Continue to knead for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Start to add the butter to the dough. Keep adding one piece at a time until all the butter has been incorporated.
  • Keep kneading for about 4-5 minutes, or until a soft and smooth dough has formed. It should still tacky, but not sticky.
  • Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and let rise until doubled in size.

Filling

  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, white sugar and cinnamon.
  • Melt the butter and set aside to cool slightly.

To Assemble the Rolls

  • Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Once the dough has doubled in size, transfer to a lightly floured surface.
  • Roll dough into a 12x18-inch rectangle (no need to be exact).
  • Brush the dough with the melted butter and sprinkle evenly with sugar/cinnamon mixture.
  • Starting from one of the longest sides, roll the dough up into a log. Cut into 12 even pieces (using dental floss is the best way to cut through the dough easily).
  • Place rolls into the prepared baking pan.
  • Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Bake rolls until golden brown, about 30-35 minutes.

Glaze

  • Add the hot coffee to a small bowl and add butter. Stir until the butter has melted.
  • Stir in the maple syrup and pinch of salt
  • Add the powdered sugar and whisk until smooth.
  • Generously drizzle glaze on warm rolls. Make sure you completely cover the tops and sides. The buns will absorb some of the glaze as they sit and cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 239mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional calculation was provided by WP Recipe Maker and is an estimation only. For special diets or medical issues please use your preferred calculator

Notes

  • Tips: Double the glaze and apply half while still warm and more after they’ve cooled slightly. You can even make a cream cheese and coffee icing if you like things extra sweet!
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