Description
Delicious and festive cinnamon rolls perfect for Halloween, decorated to look spooky and fun.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- Black food coloring (optional)
- Edible eyes (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast, let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt to the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour and knead until a dough forms.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough and spread a mixture of cinnamon and sugar on top.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into individual rolls.
- Place rolls on a baking sheet and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar with water and food coloring to create a glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled rolls and decorate with edible eyes.
Notes
- For a more intense cinnamon flavor, increase the amount of cinnamon used.
- These rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Feel free to use different colors for the glaze to match your Halloween theme.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American