Description
Indulge in a delightful breakfast or dessert with these heart-shaped cinnamon rolls. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion, these sweet treats are sure to impress your loved ones. The soft, fluffy rolls with a swirl of cinnamon sugar and a creamy cream cheese icing make for a heavenly combination.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 package (1/4 oz) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Icing:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer, dissolve the yeast in warm milk. Add sugar, melted butter, salt, eggs, and flour. Knead until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Rolling: Roll out dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Roll tightly, cut into slices, shape into hearts.
- Rising and Baking: Let the rolls rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Icing: Beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Frost warm rolls.
Notes
- To make ahead, shape the rolls and refrigerate overnight. Bring to room temperature and allow to rise before baking.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle with red or pink sanding sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
