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Halloween Bloody Cinnamon Rolls

Deliciously spooky cinnamon rolls drizzled with a bloody glaze, perfect for Halloween celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for glaze)
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add in the milk and melted butter, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  5. Roll up the dough tightly and slice it into 8 equal pieces. Place the rolls in the prepared baking dish.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly.
  7. For the bloody glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth. Drizzle this over the warm cinnamon rolls to create a ‘bloody’ effect.

Notes

Store leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for about a week.

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