Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat 2 mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
Unroll the crescent roll dough then separate half the dough (four triangles) and pinch the seams together very well. Roll with a rolling pin until the dough is 1/4 inch thick. Spread with a tablespoon of butter then sprinkle the top with some brown sugar, to taste. Sprinkle the top of the sugar with ground cinnamon, to taste.
Roll into a log and cut into 8 same-sized pieces. Place the cinnamon rolls into the prepared muffins tins. Repeat the process with the other half of the dough.
Place into the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes.
Make the frosting by combining the powdered sugar, milk, maple syrup, and maple extract together in a bowl. Once the rolls have cooled a bit, drizzle with the maple frosting and serve. Enjoy.