Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls take the classic comfort of homemade cinnamon buns and add a playful, festive twist. Soft dough is rolled with a cinnamon sugar filling, shaped into bunny ears and tails, baked until golden, and finished with a sweet glaze.
Despite their fun appearance, the recipe remains simple and approachable. Designed for holiday mornings and shared kitchen moments, these cinnamon rolls bring warm bakery flavor to Easter brunch while making it easy to bake something special with family and friends.
Nutrition
389 Calories | 9g Fat | 71g Carbohydrates | 5g Protein | 1g Fiber
Per Serving
Serves 12
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup Warm Milk (about 110°F)
- 2 ¼ tsp Active Dry Yeast (one packet)
- ¼ Cup Granulated Sugar
- ¼ Cup Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 Large Egg
- 3 ½ to 4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
Cinnamon Filling
- 1 cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 3 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
Icing
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 3 tbsp Milk (more as needed for consistency)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix the warm milk, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Stir and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes, until it becomes foamy.
- Add the unsalted butter, salt, and egg to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine, then gradually add the all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms.
- Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 6 minutes, until it’s smooth and elastic. Put the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm spot for about an hour, until it doubles in size.
- Meanwhile, prepare the cinnamon filling by mixing Brown Sugar, Ground Cinnamon, and softened Unsalted Butter in a small bowl.
- Once risen, roll the dough into a large rectangle about ¼″ thick on a floured surface. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.
- Start at one long edge and roll the dough into a tight log. Cut it into 12 equal pieces. Place the pieces in a greased baking dish, shaping them into bunnies with two circles for the ears and one for the body.
- Cover the rolls and let them rise for another 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the tops are golden and the centers are baked through.
- While the rolls are baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the icing. If it’s too thick, add a little more milk until you get the right consistency.
- Take the rolls out of the oven and drizzle the icing over them while they’re still warm. Serve right away.
Pro-Tips
- If you want the rolls extra soft, brush the tops with a little melted butter as soon as they come out of the oven.
- If the dough is too sticky, add flour one tablespoon at a time until it’s easy to handle.
- Warm milk helps the yeast activate, but make sure it’s not too hot or it could kill the yeast.
- Try serving these rolls with fresh fruit or some yogurt on the side to balance out the sweetness.
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