Cinnamon Crunch Explosion

Experience the ultimate breakfast treat with these mouthwatering Captain Crunch cinnamon rolls. The perfect combination of sweet and crunchy, these rolls are filled with a deliciously spiced cinnamon filling and topped with a Captain Crunch cereal-infused glaze. Get ready for an explosion of flavor and texture in every bite!
ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 package (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Captain Crunch cereal, crushedFor the Filling:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamonFor the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- 1/4 cup Captain Crunch cereal, crushed
steps
- 1.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
- 2.
In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter until warm (105-110°F). Add to the dry ingredients.
- 3.
Add eggs and mix until a soft dough forms.
- 4.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- 5.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- 6.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 7.
Roll out the dough into a rectangle shape on a floured surface.
- 8.
Brush the melted butter evenly over the dough.
- 9.
In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture over the buttered dough.
- 10.
Starting from one of the longer sides, tightly roll the dough into a log.
- 11.
Cut the log into 12 equal-sized rolls.
- 12.
Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- 13.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 14.
While the rolls are baking, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and crushed Captain Crunch cereal until smooth.
- 15.
Once the rolls are done, remove them from the oven and generously drizzle the glaze over the top.
- 16.
Sprinkle the remaining crushed Captain Crunch cereal on top of the glaze.
- 17.
Serve warm and enjoy the explosion of flavor and crunch!