Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls
Delightful Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls that bring joy and charm to any Easter celebration.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 22 mins
- Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
5 cups All-purpose flour
1/2 cup Granulated sugar (for dough)
1/2 cup Granulated sugar (for filling)
2 1/4 teaspoons Active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups Warm milk (105-115°F)
1/2 cup Unsalted butter (melted, for dough)
1/2 cup Unsalted butter (softened, for filling)
1/2 cup Unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
1 Large egg
1 teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoons Ground cinnamo
8 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
3-4 cups Powdered sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Mini marshmallows or sliced almonds (as needed)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm milk, 1/2 cup sugar, and yeast; let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy
- Prepare the dough by mixing in melted butter, egg, and salt, then add flour gradually to form a shaggy dough and knead until smooth
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size
- Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter, remaining sugar, and cinnamon until spreadable
- Shape the rolls by rolling the dough into a rectangle, spreading filling, then rolling tightly and cutting into pieces
- Create bunny shapes by cutting a V for ears and spreading them slightly
- Let the shaped rolls rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy
- Bake at 375°F for 18-22 minutes until golden brow
- Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and butter, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla
- Frost the rolls while warm and add decorations
Notes
Dough can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated after the first rise.
Use kitchen shears to create bunny ears carefully.
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