Brown Butter Iced Espresso Cardamom Buns
Made super easily in under an hour by simply using pizza dough...melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
Servings: 14 buns
Calories: 332kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
- 1 pound pizza dough, at room temperature
Icing
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 shot espresso or 2-3 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 375° F. Line 14 muffin tins with paper liners.2. In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, cardamom, cinnamon, and instant espresso powder. 3. On a floured surface, roll the dough out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick (about 16×14 inches), adding flour as needed. Spread the dough with butter and sprinkle with espresso sugar. Fold the dough in half, directly over the sugar, pressing to adhere. Cut into 12-14 strips. Coil each strip into a bun, like a cinnamon roll. Place in the prepared muffin tins. 4. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise 15-20 minutes. Bake the rolls for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.5. To make the icing. Add the butter to a pot set over medium heat. Allow the butter to brown lightly until it smells toasted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat. In a bowl, whisk together the cream cheese and maple syrup. Whisk in the butter and espresso powder, then add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Spread the icing over the warm buns. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
To Make Ahead: prepare the rolls through step 3. Do not let the buns rise at room temp. Cover the buns and place them in the fridge (up to overnight). When ready to bake, remove the rolls from the fridge 30 minutes prior to baking, then bake as directed.
To Prepare and Freeze: assemble the rolls through step 3. Then cover the pan and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the rolls overnight in the fridge or on the counter for a few hours. Once thawed, bake as directed.
To Bake and Freeze: bake the rolls as directed and let cool completely. Cover well and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and warm, then frost before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal
