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Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Brown Sugar Glaze

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These sweet potato cinnamon rolls are a soft, spiced twist on the classic breakfast treat, made with tender sweet potato dough and finished with a gooey maple brown sugar glaze.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12–15 rolls
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 cooked medium potato)
  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup softened butter (for filling)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (for filling)
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon (for filling)
  • 1 tsp vanilla (for filling)
  • 1/2 cup butter (for glaze)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (for glaze)
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (only if needed for glaze)
  • 1 tsp vanilla (for glaze)
  • Pinch of salt (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add mashed sweet potato, melted butter, egg, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Add flour gradually until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the dough and roll out into a large rectangle.
  6. Spread softened butter over the dough. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla for filling, then sprinkle evenly.
  7. Roll up the dough into a log and slice into 12–15 rolls.
  8. Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
  9. Bake at 350°F for 22–25 minutes until lightly golden and soft in the center.
  10. For the glaze, melt butter in a saucepan, add brown sugar and maple syrup, and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  11. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk if needed to thin.
  12. Pour warm glaze over rolls right after baking. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use plain, unsweetened mashed sweet potato or canned puree.
  • Add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling for texture and flavor.
  • Glaze can be doubled for extra gooeyness.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.

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