Description
If you love classic cinnamon rolls but crave something new, these Mochi Cinnamon Rolls are about to become your next baking obsession.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mochi Batter:
- 1 cup (160 g) mochiko (sweet rice flour)
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) baking powder
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Filling:
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon (2.5 g) ground cinnamon
Optional Glaze:
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) milk
- ¼ teaspoon (1 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. - Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together mochiko, granulated sugar, and baking powder until combined. - Add the Wet Ingredients
Add milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix until the batter is smooth and lump-free. It will be runnier than traditional cake batter—this is normal for mochi rice recipes. - Pour Batter Into the Pan
Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it evenly with a spatula. - Add the Cinnamon Filling
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Spoon or drizzle the mixture over the batter, then pour the remaining batter on top. - Swirl It Up
Use a knife or chopstick to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture through the batter to create a marbled effect. - Bake the Rolls
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. - Cool and Glaze
Allow the mochi rolls to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing into squares. Drizzle with optional glaze just before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter. Mix just until combined to avoid toughness.
- Check for doneness around the 35-minute mark. Overbaking can dry out the mochi.
- Let it cool slightly before cutting—this helps the rolls set and prevents sticking.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9 mochi cinnamon squares
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2g
Keywords: Mochi Cinnamon Rolls