Description
Celebrate Halloween with these spooky and delicious Halloween Cinnamon Rolls featuring soft refrigerated cinnamon rolls baked with a rich cinnamon-butter sugar glaze, topped with a creamy orange-tinted cream cheese frosting, candy eyes, and festive Halloween sprinkles for a fun, festive treat perfect for parties or family breakfasts.
Ingredients
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Cinnamon Rolls
- 2 (5 count) cans refrigerated Grands cinnamon rolls
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Frosting
- 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
Toppings
- Candy eyes
- Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Arrange Cinnamon Rolls: Place the refrigerated Grands cinnamon rolls evenly into the prepared baking dish, spacing them slightly for expansion during baking.
- 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.
- Prepare Cinnamon Butter Mixture: 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.
- Pour Cinnamon Butter Over Rolls: Drizzle the cinnamon butter mixture evenly over the cinnamon rolls and cream, ensuring all rolls are coated for maximum flavor.
- Bake Covered: 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.
- Cool Rolls: Remove the cinnamon rolls from the oven and let them cool completely to room temperature before frosting to prevent melting.
- Make the Frosting: In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons softened butter and 4 ounces of room temperature cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- 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.
- 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.
- Frost the Rolls: Spread the orange cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cinnamon rolls.
- Decorate: Top the frosted cinnamon rolls with candy eyes and Halloween sprinkles to create a fun and festive appearance.
- Serve: Serve the Halloween Cinnamon Rolls immediately or store in an airtight container for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Ensure the rolls are completely cooled before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
- You can substitute orange food coloring with natural alternatives like pumpkin puree for a different flavor and color.
- Use a disposable foil tray for easy cleanup when baking.
- To make the candy eyes stick better, you can lightly press them into the frosting right after spreading.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cinnamon roll
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
