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Halloween Cinnamon Rolls with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting and Festive Toppings Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 10 rolls
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Celebrate Halloween with these festive Halloween Cinnamon Rolls featuring a rich cinnamon brown sugar glaze soaked into fluffy rolls, topped with vibrant orange cream cheese frosting and fun candy decorations perfect for a spooky treat.


Ingredients

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Cinnamon Rolls

  • 2 (5 count) cans refrigerated Grands cinnamon rolls
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 Tbsp butter, melted
  • â…“ cup brown sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Frosting and Decoration

  • 2 icings from pre-made cinnamon rolls
  • 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 Tbsp butter, softened
  • Orange food coloring, a few drops
  • Candy eyes
  • Halloween sprinkles


Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Arrange Cinnamon Rolls: Place the refrigerated Grands cinnamon rolls evenly into the prepared baking dish, spacing them slightly for expansion during baking.
  3. Add Heavy Cream: Pour 1 cup of heavy whipping cream over the cinnamon rolls, carefully pouring some cream in between each roll to moisten them thoroughly.
  4. Make Cinnamon Butter Glaze: In a small bowl, melt 4 tablespoons of butter, then stir in ⅓ cup brown sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon until well combined to form a sweet glaze.
  5. Drizzle Glaze Over Rolls: Drizzle the cinnamon butter mixture evenly over the cinnamon rolls and cream, ensuring all rolls are coated for maximum flavor.
  6. Bake the Rolls: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, allowing the rolls to cook thoroughly and soak up the flavors.
  7. Cool Before Frosting: Remove the cinnamon rolls from the oven and let them cool completely to room temperature before frosting to prevent melting.
  8. Prepare Frosting Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons softened butter and 4 ounces of room temperature cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  9. Add Pre-made Icing and Sugar: Mix in the two containers of pre-made cinnamon roll icing, then whisk in 1 cup powdered sugar until the frosting is thick and creamy.
  10. Color the Frosting: Add a few drops of orange food coloring to the frosting, stirring until the color is well blended. Add more drops as needed to achieve a vibrant orange hue.
  11. Frost the Cinnamon Rolls: Spread the orange cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cinnamon rolls.
  12. Decorate: Top the frosted cinnamon rolls with candy eyes and Halloween sprinkles to create a fun and festive appearance.
  13. Serve or Store: Serve the Halloween Cinnamon Rolls immediately or store in an airtight container for later enjoyment.

Notes

  • Make sure the rolls cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting and sliding off.
  • You can adjust the amount of orange food coloring to achieve your desired color intensity.
  • If you want to make the rolls extra moist, ensure heavy cream is evenly poured between all rolls.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.