Brown Butter Iced Espresso Cardamom Buns

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
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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!
20 min
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 14 servings)



