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Halloween Cinnamon Rolls

Halloween Cinnamon Rolls

Soft and festive cinnamon rolls with a rich chocolate filling and colorful icing—perfect for fall brunch or Halloween breakfast.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 52 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 rolls
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • - Stand mixer or wooden spoon
  • Rolling Pin
  • - 9x13 pan
  • - Knife or dental floss

Ingredients
  

  • **Dough**
  • - 1 cup whole milk
  • - ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • - 6 tbsp sugar
  • - 2 ¼ tsp yeast
  • - 2 ¾ cups flour
  • - 1 tsp salt
  • - Orange food coloring
  • - Halloween sprinkles optional
  • **Chocolate Cinnamon Filling**
  • - 6 tbsp butter
  • - ¾ cup dark brown sugar
  • - 3 tbsp black cocoa
  • - 3 tsp cinnamon
  • - ½ tsp salt
  • - 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • - ½ cup dark chocolate chips optional
  • **Icing**
  • - 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • - 3 tbsp milk
  • - 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Heat milk, oil, and sugar until hot (170–180°F). Cool to 110°F.
  • Add yeast and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Mix in flour and salt. Add food coloring. Knead until smooth.
  • Let dough rise for 1 hour in a warm spot.
  • Mix filling ingredients (except chips) into a thick paste.
  • Roll dough to 12x16” rectangle. Spread filling. Add chips.
  • Roll into a log and slice into 12. Place in greased pan.
  • Let rise 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Bake 20–22 minutes. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Drizzle icing. Add sprinkles. Serve warm.

Notes

- Make-ahead: Prepare the night before and bake fresh.
- Cocoa: Use dark cocoa for color and flavor boost.
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