Description
These soft, buttery Halloween cinnamon rolls are filled with cinnamon sugar, topped with creamy orange-and-white frosting, and decorated with a spooky twist. Perfect for a cozy Halloween breakfast or fall dessert.
Ingredients
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1. For the dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp salt
2. For the filling:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
3. For the frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- Orange gel food coloring
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, egg, remaining sugar, and salt. Stir in flour gradually until a soft dough forms. Knead 5–7 minutes, then let rise 1 hour until doubled.
- Mix filling ingredients into a spreadable paste.
- Roll dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly, leaving a small border.
- Roll tightly, cut into 12 pieces, and place in a greased baking dish.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Beat frosting ingredients until smooth. Tint half with orange food coloring.
- Spread, drizzle, or pipe frosting on cooled rolls. Add chocolate drizzle for spiderwebs or candy eyes for fun.
Notes
- For a faster version, use store-bought dough.
- For vegan rolls, use plant-based butter and cream cheese.
- For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg