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Cinnamon Melties combine easy cinnamon rolls with a marshmallow center, perfect for first home bonding.
It was the morning after I moved into my first shared apartment—an eclectic little place with creaky floors, mismatched furniture, and the charm of endless possibilities. My roommates and I decided to host a ‘bonding brunch’ before the unpacking frenzy began. Amidst the aromatic chaos of coffee brewing and laughter echoing through the space, I reached for a tube of pre-made cinnamon roll dough. You see, this was my go-to for both convenience and comfort, as it only required a few small tweaks to transform into something ridiculously indulgent.
I laid out the dough, stretching it just enough to envelop a fluffy marshmallow, a touch I once discovered at a youth camping trip. As each sugary parcel took shape, I remembered the tip my grandma swore by—never skip the buttery bath before dusting with cinnamon sugar. It adds a lushness that’s undeniable! The real trick was popping each roll into a cupcake pan, a technique I stumbled upon after my first disaster on a cookie sheet. Watching these cinnamon melties bake to golden perfection was like witnessing a new chapter unfold.
Once our brunch delight hit the table, I watched as everyone’s eyes widened at the sight of molten marshmallow oozing from its sweet, spiced cocoon. Sharing these melties felt like unveiling a secret and made us feel like more than just strangers sharing a roof. That morning, our apartment became a home, all thanks to a little creativity and a lot of sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 (12.4-ounce 8-count) package pre-made cinnamon roll dough
- 8 marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Roll out each individual cinnamon roll until evenly spread out and large enough to wrap around a marshmallow.
- Place a marshmallow on each of the rolled-out cinnamon roll dough pieces and wrap the dough around it until the marshmallows are completely covered in the dough.
- Dip each cinnamon roll evenly in the butter and coat it with the cinnamon sugar.
- Place each of the cinnamon rolls into a cupcake pan until they are all ready to be baked.
- Bake the cinnamon melties until golden, about 12-15 minutes.
- Allow them to cool and serve.
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