Description
These Sweetheart Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and shaped into adorable hearts—perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, birthdays, or any day you want to share something sweet.
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the Filling
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg
- Optional: pink or red sprinkles
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk or cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: pink gel food coloring
Instructions
1. Make the Dough
- Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let it rest for 5–10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- In a bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg.
- Knead 5–7 minutes until soft and smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and rise 1 hour or until doubled.
2. Prepare the Filling
- Mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
- Set aside softened butter for spreading.
3. Shape the Sweetheart Rolls
- Roll dough into a 14×10-inch rectangle.
- Spread butter evenly; sprinkle cinnamon sugar.
- Roll both long sides inward until they meet in the center.
- Freeze dough 10 minutes for cleaner slicing.
- Slice into 12 rolls.
- Pinch bottom of each roll to form a heart point; gently shape tops into curves.
- Arrange on a greased or lined pan.
4. Second Rise
- Cover and let rise 20–30 minutes.
5. Bake
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–22 minutes, until lightly golden.
6. Glaze
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
- Add pink coloring if desired.
- Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- For an extra decadent treat, add a cream cheese frosting.
- Roll dough tighter for crispier centers; looser for fluffier rolls.
- Add freeze-dried strawberry powder for pink filling flavor.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
