Description
Get ready for a spine-chilling treat this Halloween with Bloody Cinnamon Rolls! These delightful pastries feature soft, fluffy dough swirled with sweet cinnamon and topped with a vibrant red glaze that resembles spooky blood. Perfect for a haunted brunch or a family breakfast, these eerie yet delicious rolls are sure to be the highlight of your Halloween festivities. Bake them fresh and watch as everyone shrieks with delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refrigerated cinnamon roll dough
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp whole milk (adjust for consistency)
- 5 drops red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until combined.
- Unroll the cinnamon roll dough on a clean surface and spread the buttery mixture evenly over it.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log shape and slice into 12 equal pieces.
- Place each roll in the greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, mix powdered sugar, milk, and red food coloring until smooth; drizzle over warm rolls once baked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating chopped nuts or swapping in pumpkin spice for seasonal flair. You can prepare the dough the night before to let it rise overnight for extra convenience.