Description
Delightfully spooky cinnamon rolls with a blood-red icing, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup cherry juice
- Red food coloring
- Chocolate eyes for decoration
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix in the melted butter, sugar, and eggs. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms, then knead until smooth (5-7 minutes).
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick and spread the cinnamon filling evenly. Roll tightly from one long side to the other.
- Slice the roll into 12 pieces and place them in a greased baking dish, allowing space between each piece. Cover and let rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the icing, beat cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, cherry juice, and red food coloring in a bowl until smooth.
- Once the rolls have cooled slightly, spread the icing over the top and add chocolate eyes for decoration.
Notes
These cinnamon rolls can be frozen for longer storage. Thaw and reheat before serving for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Halloween, cinnamon rolls, dessert, festive, family recipe