Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls (Printable)
Adorable fluffy cinnamon rolls shaped like Easter bunnies, perfect for festive brunch or sweet springtime treat.
# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs
→ Filling
08 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
09 - 2 tsp ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
→ Icing
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2 tbsp milk
13 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Decoration
14 - Mini chocolate chips or raisins for eyes
15 - Pink sprinkles or colored sugar for noses
# Steps:
01 - Combine warm milk and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well. Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
03 - Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
05 - Punch down the dough and roll it out into a 16x10 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over the dough. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
06 - Roll up the dough tightly from the long side and pinch the seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal pieces. Unroll each piece slightly and pinch one end to form ears, leaving the center rounded for the face.
07 - Place shaped rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes.
08 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
09 - Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make icing. Drizzle over warm rolls. Add chocolate chips or raisins for eyes and pink sprinkles for noses.
10 - Let cool slightly before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Watching these fluffy bunnies rise brings so much joy to the whole family
- The cinnamon sugar filling creates that perfect gooey center everyone fights over
02 -
- Warm milk should not exceed 110°F or it will kill the yeast
- Let the dough rise in a draft-free spot or it will take forever
03 -
- Use unflavored dental floss to cut clean rolls instead of a knife
- Rotate the baking sheet halfway through for even browning