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Tortilla Into a Cinnamon Roll

Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 large flour tortilla
  • 1 tablespoon softened butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 –2 teaspoons milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Optional Extras

  • Chopped pecans or walnuts
  • A tiny pinch of salt
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • A drizzle of honey
  • Cream cheese frosting
  • A little maple syrup

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Using a mixture of brown and white sugar gives the filling a little more depth, but you can absolutely use whichever sugar you have in the pantry.
  2. Place the tortilla flat on a clean surface and spread the softened butter evenly over the entire tortilla. Don't skip the edges. That buttery coating helps create those delicious caramelized spots as the tortilla cooks.
  3. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the butter. For a stronger cinnamon flavor, add another small pinch of cinnamon. If you like your desserts less sweet, simply use a little less sugar.
  4. Starting from one edge, roll the tortilla as tightly as you can into a log. The tighter the roll, the more defined your cinnamon spiral will be.
  5. Use a sharp knife to cut the log into approximately 1-inch pieces. You'll now have several little cinnamon-roll spirals ready to cook.
  6. For the quickest result, place the rolls cut-side down in a lightly buttered nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
  7. Cook for about 1–2 minutes per side, turning carefully, until the edges are golden and the sugar has started to caramelize.
  8. You can also use an air fryer for a crispier finish, but cooking time can vary depending on the appliance. Start checking early rather than letting the tortilla become overly crisp.