Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls: Indulgent Treats for Spring Mornings
Celebrate spring with these delightful Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls, perfect for Easter morning and sure to bring joy to your breakfast table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls
- Category: breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until frothy.
- Mix in melted butter, eggs, and salt. Gradually add flour until dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth. Let it rise for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough, spread butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Roll up tightly and slice into rolls.
- Place rolls on a baking sheet and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush rolls with egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool and serve with icing if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter frosting, mix powdered sugar with milk until desired consistency.
- These rolls can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg