Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll in a Mug
Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll in a Mug
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Icing
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon milk
- pinch vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a mug, combine the gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract to the mug with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined to form a cohesive dough. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Transfer the dough from the mug to a clean, lightly floured surface. Knead the dough slightly for a few seconds, then flatten it into a rectangular shape, approximately 3x4 inches.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
In a small separate bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the filling. Mix these ingredients until they are well combined and form a paste.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Evenly spread the prepared filling mixture over the entire surface of the flattened dough rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Carefully and tightly roll up the dough with the filling inside, starting from one of the longer sides. Once rolled, slice the dough into 2 or 3 pieces, creating individual cinnamon roll swirls.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Place the dough pieces back into the mug. For microwave cooking, microwave on high for 1 minute. Alternatively, if using an oven, preheat to 350°F and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden and cooked through.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
While the cinnamon roll is cooking, prepare the icing. In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, milk, and a pinch of vanilla extract. Mix until the icing is smooth and has a pourable consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Once cooked, remove the mug from the microwave or oven. Drizzle the prepared icing generously over the warm cinnamon roll in the mug and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll in a Mug
For the Dough
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Icing
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon milk
- pinch vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a mug, combine the gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract to the mug with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined to form a cohesive dough. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Transfer the dough from the mug to a clean, lightly floured surface. Knead the dough slightly for a few seconds, then flatten it into a rectangular shape, approximately 3x4 inches.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
In a small separate bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the filling. Mix these ingredients until they are well combined and form a paste.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Evenly spread the prepared filling mixture over the entire surface of the flattened dough rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Carefully and tightly roll up the dough with the filling inside, starting from one of the longer sides. Once rolled, slice the dough into 2 or 3 pieces, creating individual cinnamon roll swirls.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Place the dough pieces back into the mug. For microwave cooking, microwave on high for 1 minute. Alternatively, if using an oven, preheat to 350°F and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden and cooked through.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
While the cinnamon roll is cooking, prepare the icing. In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, milk, and a pinch of vanilla extract. Mix until the icing is smooth and has a pourable consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Once cooked, remove the mug from the microwave or oven. Drizzle the prepared icing generously over the warm cinnamon roll in the mug and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min