Muffin Tin Cinnamon Buns

 Here is a fantastic recipe for cinnamon buns baked in a muffin tin.  This recipe was passed along by a friend and turned out to be absolutely delicious.  I was pleasantly surprised by how simple the recipe was.  Everyone really loved them and I can't wait to make them again. This is the best Sunday morning treat :)

Ingredients
Cinnamon Buns

• ¾ cup milk
• ¼ cup margarine, softened
• 3 ¼ cups all purpose flour
• 1 (.25 oz) package instant yeast
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup water
• 1 egg
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup margarine, softened
• ½ cup raisins (optional)

Frosting

• ½ bar cream cheese (4 oz)
• ¼ cup margarine softened
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
• ½ tablespoon milk

1. In small saucepan, heat milk until it bubbles then remove from heat.  Mix in margarine, stir until melted.  Let cool until lukewarm.

2. In large mixing bowl, combine 2 ¼ cup flour, yeast, sugar, sugar and salt; mix well.  Add water, egg, and the milk mixture; beat well.  Add the remaining 1 cup flour, ½ cup at a time, stirring well after each addition.  When dough has just pulled together, turn  it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.

3. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rest for 10 minutes.  Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened margarine.

4. Roll out dough into 12x9" rectangle.  Spread dough with margarine/sugar mixture.  Sprinkle with raisins if desired.  Roll up dough and pinch seam to seal.  Cut into 12 equal size rolls and place cut side up in 12 lightly greased muffin cups.  Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.  Preheat oven to 375°
5. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove from muffin cups to cool
6.  Frosting: Beat cream cheese and margarine until smooth.  Mix in vanilla, confectioners' sugar, and milk.  Frost buns while warm.

Please find original recipes here: Cinnamon Buns & Frosting