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mcdonalds cinnamon melts recipe

McDonald's Cinnamon Melts Recipe

Are you ready to recreate the delicious McDonald's Cinnamon Melts at home?
These sweet treats capture the essence of gooey cinnamon heaven, perfect for any time you want a quick and satisfying snack.
The key to perfecting these is using a Texas-size muffin tin, which helps give your cinnamon melts that authentic McDonald's feel.
One of my favorite parts about making this recipe is how quickly it comes together, making it a no-fuss option for whenever a craving strikes.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 12
Ingredients
  
  • 1 cup Warm Water
  • 1 package Active Dry Yeast
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Milk
  • 1/3 cup Melted Margarine
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup Softened Butter
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Milk
Instructions
 
  • Dissolve the yeast in warm water.
  • Let it sit for about 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, milk, and melted margarine.
  • Add in the yeast mixture.
  • Mix in the salt and flour, forming a dough.
  • Knead until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, blend brown sugar with cinnamon and softened butter.
  • Spread this mixture across the rolled-out dough.
  • Roll the dough back up and cut into pieces.
  • Arrange them in a greased pan.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • While baking, whip cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to make the frosting.
  • Once removed from oven, spread the frosting over the warm cinnamon melts.