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Fluffy Bunny-Shaped Cinnamon Rolls

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A fun and easy homemade cinnamon roll recipe shaped like bunnies, perfect for spring occasions and Easter brunch. Soft, fluffy rolls with a gooey cinnamon filling and silky cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (500 g)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (one packet)
  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F (240 ml)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly (56 g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed (150 g)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (56 g)
  • Pinch of salt (for filling)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (115 g)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (28 g)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted (120 g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, stir the warm milk (110°F / 43°C) with the instant yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes until frothy.
  2. Mix the dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs. Mix on low speed until the dough comes together, then knead for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. First rise: Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare the filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl until combined into a spreadable paste.
  5. Shape the dough: Punch down the dough and roll it out into a 12 x 16 inch rectangle on a floured surface. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the surface.
  6. Roll and cut: Roll the dough tightly into a log starting from the long edge. Cut into 12 equal slices about 1 1/2 inches thick. Cut halfway through the top of each roll to create bunny ears and gently pull them apart.
  7. Second rise: Place bunny-shaped rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet or round pan, cover loosely, and let rise for 30-40 minutes until puffy.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Make the frosting: Whip cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt, beating until fluffy.
  10. Frost and serve: Spread or drizzle frosting over warm rolls immediately after baking.

Notes

[‘Do not rush the rising process; yeast dough needs time to develop.’, ‘Spoon flour into measuring cup and level off to avoid dense rolls.’, ‘Knead dough by hand using the heel of your palm if no mixer is available.’, ‘Cut bunny ears halfway through the roll and pinch the base to keep ears upright.’, ‘Pull rolls out when light golden and springy to avoid overbaking.’, ‘If frosting is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk to thin it slightly.’]

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