Description
These Halloween-themed cinnamon rolls are not only delicious but also spooky, making them a perfect treat for the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup 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 orange food coloring
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast, letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt to the yeast mixture.
- Gradually mix in flour until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough and spread a mixture of cinnamon and sugar on top.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into slices.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish 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 cream cheese and food coloring to create a spooky icing.
- Drizzle the icing over the warm cinnamon rolls before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, add nutmeg to the cinnamon mixture.
- These rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Decorate with Halloween-themed sprinkles for extra fun!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg