Description
Delightful heart-shaped cinnamon rolls that are soft, fluffy, and infused with warm cinnamon, topped with a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for icing
- 1–2 tablespoons milk for icing
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Warm the milk and butter in a saucepan until the butter is melted.
- Pour the warm milk mixture into the dry ingredients, and stir in the egg.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread brown sugar and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into pieces.
- Bend each piece into a heart shape and place on a baking sheet.
- Let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar with milk to create a drizzle icing and top the rolls.
Notes
These rolls can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, dessert, baking, heart-shaped, Valentine's Day, brunch