Spooky Halloween Cinnamon Rolls: A Treat to Bewitch You!
Delicious and festive cinnamon rolls decorated for Halloween, perfect for a spooky celebration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (black and orange)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast, let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add melted butter, sugar, 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 into a rectangle and spread with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into slices.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and food coloring to create icing and drizzle over the rolls.
Notes
- For a spooky effect, use black and orange food coloring in the icing.
- These rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Serve warm for the best flavor.