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Halloween Cinnamon Rolls

Halloween Cinnamon Rolls: 12 Spooky Delights

  • Author: basmer
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, vividly purple Halloween Cinnamon Rolls with cocoa-cinnamon spirals and cream cheese icing for a bakery-style brunch. Heavy cream in the pan keeps bottoms custardy and tender.

Ingredients

Scale
  • Dough: 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup warm whole milk
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 – 2 tsp ube extract or violet gel
  • Filling: 6 tbsp softened butter
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp espresso powder
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt
  • Bake Aid: 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Icing: 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Pinch fine salt
  • 1 – 2 tbsp warm milk

Instructions

  1. Make dough: Combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Stir in flour, remaining sugar, egg, salt, butter, and ube extract; knead until smooth and slightly tacky. Rest and allow dough to rise until doubled.
  2. Mix filling: Cream together butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, cocoa, espresso, and salt until smooth.
  3. Shape rolls: Roll dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle; spread filling evenly. Chill 5 minutes if needed, then roll tightly and slice into 12 buns using dental floss.
  4. Proof: Arrange rolls in a buttered 9×13-inch pan; cover and allow to rise until puffy and touching.
  5. Bake: Pour heavy cream around rolls; bake at 350°F for 22–28 minutes, until set and lightly golden at edges. Cool 10 minutes.
  6. Ice: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; thin with milk as needed. Spread icing on warm rolls and optionally garnish with cocoa powder or chocolate nibs.

Notes

  • For a more vivid color, add a touch more ube gel, but avoid overuse as it may add bitterness.
  • If skipping heavy cream, brush rolls with milk before baking to prevent dry tops.
  • Overnight option: Shape and pan the rolls, then chill. Proof at room temperature in the morning until puffy before baking.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 330
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

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