Description
These Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls, perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or anytime you want to add a touch of love to your baking. Using store-bought flaky cinnamon roll dough, this recipe shows you how to transform ordinary cinnamon rolls into charming heart shapes with simple steps. They bake up golden brown, come with a sweet icing drizzle, and can be topped with colorful sprinkles for a festive finish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 (13 oz) can Pillsbury Flaky Cinnamon Rolls
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Open the can: Remove the can of cinnamon rolls and open it carefully to access the individual dough rolls inside.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the cinnamon rolls.
- Separate the rolls: Gently pull apart each cinnamon roll from the can, taking care not to damage the dough.
- Unroll the dough: Carefully unroll each cinnamon roll, leaving one end still coiled to maintain structure.
- Create two coils: Take the loose end of the dough and coil it back toward the center so that both ends are coiled, forming two equal-sized spirals.
- Shape into hearts: Gently stretch the uncoiled middle section of the dough so that it forms a heart shape, then firmly pinch the center point together to seal and define the heart shape.
- Prepare for baking: Place the shaped heart cinnamon rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly to allow for rising and baking.
- Bake the cinnamon rolls: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through, following package instructions.
- Cool: Remove the rolls from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly before decorating.
- Add finishing touches: Drizzle the included icing over the warm heart-shaped cinnamon rolls and sprinkle with optional colorful sprinkles for a fun and festive presentation.
Notes
- You can substitute sprinkles with chopped nuts or drizzle chocolate for varied toppings.
- Make sure not to over-stretch the dough to avoid tearing while shaping.
- Serve warm with extra icing or butter for an indulgent treat.
- These cinnamon rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
