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Cozy Bunny-Shaped Cinnamon Rolls

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These cozy bunny-shaped cinnamon rolls feature soft, pillowy dough with a rich cinnamon filling and a creamy cream cheese glaze, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp or 7g) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm whole milk (about 110°F/43°C)
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, softened (for spreading)
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (to thin glaze as needed)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk (110°F/43°C) and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy and bubbly.
  2. Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add melted butter, eggs, and activated yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead by hand for 8-10 minutes or with a stand mixer dough hook for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. First rise: Shape dough into a ball and place in a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare the filling: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Soften butter for spreading.
  5. Roll out the dough: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 16×12 inch rectangle.
  6. Spread filling: Evenly spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture on top, pressing lightly.
  7. Shape the bunnies: Roll dough tightly from the long edge into a log. Cut into 8 equal slices. Pinch one end of each slice to form the bunny’s head and twist the two dough tails to create ears. Place on a lined baking sheet.
  8. Second rise: Cover shaped bunnies and let rise for 30-40 minutes until puffy.
  9. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Make the glaze: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and milk until smooth and creamy.
  11. Glaze and serve: Drizzle glaze over warm rolls after cooling for about 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Notes

Do not rush the dough rises for soft, fluffy rolls. Gently twist bunny ears to maintain shape during baking. Use an oven thermometer to avoid over-browning. Let rolls cool slightly before glazing for best results. Prepare glaze while rolls bake to save time.

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