Description
Delicious Halloween Cinnamon Rolls with warm spices and gooey icing, perfect for fall celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm milk and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Let it sit until bubbly. Add melted butter, 1/4 cup sugar, eggs, and salt. Mix until combined. Gradually add flour, kneading until soft. Cover and let rise for about an hour.
- Make the Filling: Mix together 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Spread softened butter on rolled-out dough and sprinkle filling mixture generously. Roll tightly and cut into pieces.
- Second Rise: Place cut rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare the Icing: Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and do not rush the rising times.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, Halloween treats, fall recipes