Halloween Cinnamon Rolls
Indulge in the delightful aroma of Halloween Cinnamon Rolls, a perfect treat to elevate your spooky celebrations. These fluffy, gooey rolls are filled with warm cinnamon goodness and topped with a sweet glaze, making them an unforgettable addition to any Halloween brunch. Easy to make and visually appealing, these cinnamon rolls will have everyone eagerly awaiting a taste!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Stir in yeast until frothy; set aside. In another bowl, mix flour, salt, and melted butter.
- Knead: Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
- Create filling: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Spread this mixture over rolled-out dough.
- Roll & slice: Roll dough tightly into a log and cut into even slices.
- Bake: Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise again before baking at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk for desired consistency; drizzle over warm rolls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For an extra seasonal kick, add pumpkin spice to the filling. Decorate with colorful icing or candy eyes for a fun Halloween touch.