Description
Deliciously warm and festive cinnamon rolls, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp allspice (optional)
- 1 large egg (or flaxseed egg for vegan option)
- 1 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar for icing
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Milk to achieve icing consistency
Instructions
- Bloom yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar for about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Create a well, add yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Knead until smooth (5-7 minutes).
- Place dough in a greased bowl and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter for the filling.
- Roll dough into a rectangle, spread filling, and roll tightly into a log. Slice into 1-inch pieces.
- Arrange rolls in a greased dish and let rise again for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk for icing. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
For extra softness, ensure ingredients are at room temperature. Adjust flour for stickiness carefully to avoid tough rolls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, Halloween, fall recipes, baked goods, family treats