Description
Delicious cinnamon rolls with a spooky twist, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk, lukewarm
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Warm the milk and combine with sugar and yeast, letting it sit until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt, then add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs to form a dough.
- Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until smooth, then let it rise in a greased bowl for about an hour.
- Prepare the filling by mixing cinnamon, brown sugar, and softened butter into a paste.
- Roll out the dough, spread the cinnamon mixture on it, and roll it into a log. Slice into rounds.
- Place the rounds on a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30-40 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the glaze by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Drizzle the glaze over warm rolls and decorate as desired.
Notes
Allow the dough to rise fully for the best texture, and feel free to get creative with decorations for Halloween!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, Halloween treats, spooky baking, family recipe, holiday food