Description
These adorable heart-shaped cinnamon rolls are the perfect Valentine’s Day treat! Fluffy, buttery dough filled with cinnamon sugar, rolled into a heart shape, and topped with a sweet glaze. They’re as cute as they are delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
For the dough:
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for rolling)
For the filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Activate the yeast:
In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast becomes frothy. - Make the dough:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, vanilla extract, salt, and eggs. Add the frothy yeast mixture and stir to combine. Gradually add the flour, 1 cup at a time, and mix until a soft dough forms. - Knead the dough:
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size. - Prepare the filling:
In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to form a spreadable paste. - Roll out the dough:
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll the dough into a large rectangle (about 16×12 inches). - Add the filling:
Spread the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. - Form the heart shapes:
Starting from one long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Cut the log into 12 even slices. To form the heart shape, take each slice and pinch the sides together to form a point at the bottom of the heart. Gently shape the sides to create the heart shape. - Bake the cinnamon rolls:
Place the shaped rolls onto a greased or parchment-lined baking dish, arranging them close together. Cover and let them rise for 20-30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Once the rolls have risen, bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown. - Make the glaze:
While the rolls are baking, make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Add more milk if needed to reach a drizzly consistency. - Glaze the rolls:
Once the cinnamon rolls are done baking, let them cool for a few minutes before drizzling the glaze over the warm rolls. - Serve and enjoy:
Serve the heart-shaped cinnamon rolls warm with a cup of coffee or milk, and enjoy these sweet Valentine’s Day treats!
Notes
- You can make the dough the night before and refrigerate it overnight for a quicker breakfast the next day. Just let the rolls come to room temperature and rise before baking.
- For extra sweetness, you can add a cream cheese frosting on top of the glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg