Description
Indulge in the spirit of Halloween with these delightful Halloween Cinnamon Rolls. Soft, gooey, and generously spiced with cinnamon, these rolls are a festive treat perfect for family gatherings or cozy mornings. With a sweet aroma filling your kitchen, they create lasting memories as you enjoy them fresh from the oven, topped with a drizzle of icing and maybe even some spooky sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 beaten egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup softened butter (for filling)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for filling)
- Powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until frothy (5-10 mins).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and cinnamon. Create a well and add the yeast mixture, beaten egg, and melted butter. Mix to form a shaggy dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl covered with a cloth to rise for about an hour or until doubled.
- For the filling: In a small bowl, mix softened butter, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Roll out risen dough into a rectangle (12×18 inches) and spread filling evenly. Roll tightly and slice into 12 rolls.
- Arrange rolls in a greased baking dish; let rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before drizzling with frosting made from powdered sugar mixed with milk and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg