Description
These heart-shaped cinnamon rolls are a delightful treat perfect for a special breakfast or dessert. Soft, fluffy dough filled with sweet cinnamon and topped with a vanilla glaze, these rolls are sure to impress your loved ones.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 package (1/4 oz) active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix dough: Add sugar, melted butter, egg, flour, and salt. Mix until a dough forms, then knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled.
- Prepare filling: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll out dough: Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Shape rolls: Roll dough, slice into sections, and shape into hearts. Let rise, then bake.
- Make glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- You can add chopped pecans or raisins to the cinnamon filling if desired.
- For a richer dough, substitute half the milk with heavy cream.
- These freeze well—just reheat and glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
