Description
Adorable bunny-shaped cinnamon rolls perfect for Easter or spring celebrations. These sweet, fluffy rolls are twisted into cute bunny shapes and topped with a creamy glaze.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- For the dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- For the filling:
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- For decoration:
- Mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
- Sliced almonds (for ears)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- 1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- 2. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3. Knead dough on floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- 4. Roll dough into 12×18 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over surface.
- 5. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over buttered dough.
- 6. Roll dough tightly from long edge. Cut into 12 equal slices.
- 7. For bunny shape: Cut one slice in half. Form one half into oval (body), other half into two small balls (head and tail). Repeat for all rolls.
- 8. Arrange on baking sheet, cover, and let rise 30 minutes.
- 9. Bake at 375°F for 15-18 minutes until golden.
- 10. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls.
- 11. Add chocolate chip eyes and almond slice ears while glaze is wet.
Notes
For extra fluffy rolls, use bread flour instead of all-purpose. Dough can be refrigerated overnight after shaping for morning baking. Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days.