Description
Halloween cinnamon rolls are the ultimate festive treat, combining warm, fluffy dough with a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling and a creamy frosting. The delightful aroma wafting through your home instantly creates a cozy atmosphere, perfect for any Halloween gathering or autumn celebration. These treats are as fun to make as they are to eat, ensuring smiles all around—just be ready to share!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2¼ teaspoons)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1 large egg
- For frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; milk as needed
Instructions
- Warm the milk to about 110°F and sprinkle yeast over it. Let it sit until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread melted butter on top. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar filling.
- Roll tightly into a log and slice into even pieces. Place in greased pans and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- While cooling slightly, prepare the frosting by mixing cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg