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Valentine Cinnamon Rolls: A Sweet Gesture of Love

Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to express love in every possible way, and nothing speaks the language of love quite like baking a batch of homemade cinnamon rolls. These Valentine Cinnamon Rolls, adorned with a pink-tinted frosting and festive sprinkles, are not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Whether you’re celebrating with a loved one or treating yourself, these rolls are bound to make the day extra special.

Ingredients

For the Cinnamon Rolls:

• 1 cup warm milk
• 4 tablespoons raw honey
• 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup butter, softened and divided
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4½ cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
• 3 tablespoons cinnamon

For the Frosting:

• 3 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons powdered beetroot for color (or your favorite pink food coloring)
• Pink sprinkles for decorating

Instructions

Preparing the Cinnamon Rolls:

1. Prepare Your Baking Dish:
   Start by spraying a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking oil and set it aside.

2. Activate the Yeast:
   In a mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and honey. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating that the yeast is active.

3. Mix the Dough:
   Melt ⅓ cup of the butter and blend it into the yeast mixture along with the eggs. Add the salt and sugar. Gradually whisk in the flour until the dough forms a sticky mound, ensuring no dough is left on the sides of the bowl.

4. Let the Dough Rise:
   Lightly oil the mixing bowl and return the dough to it. Cover the bowl and place it in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.

5. Shape the Dough:
   Dust a flat surface lightly with flour. Roll the dough into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. Spread ½ cup of softened butter evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.

6. Add the Filling:
   Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the buttered dough.

7. Roll and Cut the Dough:
   Roll the dough tightly from both long edges toward the center until they meet, forming a double spiral. Cut the roll into 12 equal pieces with a sharp knife. Pinch the bottom of each piece to create a heart shape.

8. Second Rise:
   Place the heart-shaped rolls into the prepared baking dish, leaving space between each roll. Cover and allow them to rise in a warm place for another hour, until doubled in size.

9. Bake:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25 minutes until they are golden brown.

Preparing the Frosting:

1. Mix the Ingredients:
   While the rolls are baking, blend 3 tablespoons of softened butter with the cream cheese and confectioner’s sugar until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and milk, mixing until you achieve a creamy consistency.

2. Add the Color:
   Stir in powdered beetroot or your preferred pink food coloring until the desired shade is reached.

Decorating:

1. Frost the Rolls:
   Once baked, remove the rolls from the oven and drizzle the pink frosting generously over the warm rolls.

2. Add Sprinkles:
   Finish with a sprinkle of pink decorations, adding a whimsical touch to these love-filled treats.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these Valentine Cinnamon Rolls warm, paired with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Whether enjoyed at breakfast or as a sweet afternoon treat, they promise a heartwarming experience.

Nutrition Information

Each serving (1 roll) provides approximately: – Calories: 504 kcal – Carbohydrates: 75g – Protein: 8g – Fat: 20g – Saturated Fat: 12g – Cholesterol: 78mg – Sodium: 244mg – Potassium: 161mg – Fiber: 3g – Sugar: 36g – Vitamin C: 0.1mg – Calcium: 83mg – Iron: 3mg – Net Carbohydrates: 62g

These Valentine Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful way to show love and appreciation through baking. Enjoy the process and the smiles that follow when sharing this sweet gesture. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Valentine Cinnamon Rolls

These delightful heart-shaped cinnamon rolls are perfect for a Valentine’s Day treat, filled with love and sweetness.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Rising Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 55 minutes mins

Servings: 12 rolls

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 504

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Cinnamon Rolls

• 240 ml milk warm
• 4 tablespoons raw honey
• 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 eggs
• 227 g butter softened and divided
• 67 g granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 540 g all-purpose flour plus some for dusting
• 150 g brown sugar packed
• 3 tablespoons cinnamon

Frosting

• 85 g cream cheese softened
• 120 g confectioner’s sugar
• 30 ml milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 teaspoons powdered beetroot for color – or your favorite pink food coloring
• 10 g pink sprinkles for decorating

Equipment

• 9×13 Baking Dish

Method

 

1. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking oil. Set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and honey. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
3. Melt 1/3 cup of the butter and add it to the yeast mixture along with the eggs.
4. Add the salt and sugar and begin to whisk gently while gradually adding the flour.
5. Whisk until fully incorporated and the dough forms into a sticky mound and no dough is left on the walls of the mixing bowl.
6. Remove the dough and lightly drizzle some oil into the bowl. Return the dough to the oiled bowl, cover, and let sit in a warm space for 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
7. Lightly dust a flat surface and begin to press the dough into a rectangular shape. Then roll the dough out until it is 1/4” thick.
8. Using your hands, spread ½ cup of the butter across the whole surface of the dough leaving about 1/4” around the edge of the whole rectangle.
9. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon and spread it over the butter.
10. Roll the dough along both sides of the long edge tightly until they meet in the middle.
11. Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into 12 equal pieces.
12. Pinch the bottom of the curled roll forming a heart shape.
13. Place each roll into the prepared 13 x 9 dish, leaving some space between each roll.
14. Let the rolls sit covered in a warm place for an hour until the rolls have doubled in size.
15. Preheat the oven to 350°f.
16. Cook the rolls at 350°f for 25 minutes.
17. While the rolls are cooking, mix the confectioner’s sugar with 3 tablespoons of the butter, as well as the cream cheese.
18. Add the vanilla and milk until the frosting forms.
19. Mix in the beetroot powder until the desired color is achieved.
20. Remove the rolls from the oven.
21. Drizzle the warm rolls with the frosting.
22. Top with the sprinkles and enjoy with your loved ones.

Notes

Serve these cinnamon rolls warm for the best experience. You can swap the beetroot powder with any food coloring of your choice.