Name: Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls – Easy Easter Dessert & Breakfast Treat
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast; 3/4 cup warm milk; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons softened butter; 4 ounces cream cheese; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons butter; 1-2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls; pastel sprinkles; mini marshmallows; candy eyes

Description

Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls shaped like adorable bunny faces, perfect for a festive Easter breakfast or a sweet dessert. This easy recipe includes options for homemade dough or a shortcut with refrigerated rolls, step-by-step shaping and baking instructions, plus creative decorating ideas.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

3/4 cup warm milk

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 tablespoons softened butter

4 ounces cream cheese

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons butter

1–2 tablespoons milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1–2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls

pastel sprinkles

mini marshmallows

candy eyes

Instructions

1. For homemade dough, activate yeast in warm milk until foamy, then stir in melted butter, sugar, egg, and salt

2. Gradually add flour and knead until a soft dough forms, then let rise in a greased bowl for about 1 hour or until doubled

3. For shortcut version, unroll refrigerated cinnamon roll dough on a clean surface

4. Cut each roll in half and reshape into a circle for the bunny face

5. Form two loops from extra dough strips and press them at the top of each circle to create ears

6. Place shaped buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart

7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown

8. Allow rolls to cool slightly before decorating

9. Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla for icing

10. Pipe or spread icing onto cooled rolls

11. Add candy eyes, marshmallow tails, pastel sprinkles, or other decorations to complete the bunny faces

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll

Keywords: easter bunny cinnamon rolls, easy easter dessert, easter breakfast treat, bunny cinnamon rolls, easter morning, easter goodies