Description
Delightful cinnamon rolls shaped like bunnies, perfect for Easter celebrations with a gooey cinnamon-sugar filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup whole milk (warm)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Cream cheese frosting (optional)
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Sprinkle yeast over and let sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, remaining sugar, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Make a well in the dry mixture; add yeast mixture, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let It Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Filling: Mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Roll Out the Dough: Punch down the dough and roll it into a rectangle, about 12×18 inches.
- Spread the Filling: Spread melted butter over the dough and sprinkle cinnamon-sugar evenly.
- Shape the Bunnies: Roll dough tightly into a log, slice into 12 pieces, and shape into bunny forms.
- Second Rise: Let shaped rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake the Rolls: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Frost and Serve: Drizzle with cream cheese frosting and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for a month.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, Easter, dessert, bunny shapes, festive brunch