Description
Creepy Crawly Cinnamon Rolls are a fun, spooky twist on classic cinnamon rolls. Twisted strips coil into nest-like rolls with gooey cinnamon-sugar filling, soft interiors, and caramelized edges—perfect for Halloween or playful breakfasts.
Ingredients
1 package (¼ oz) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm whole milk (around 110°F)
1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus more for rolling
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, very soft (for filling)
Instructions
1. Wake the yeast. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of granulated sugar. Let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the dough. Add remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt. Gradually mix in flour until a shaggy dough forms. Knead 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. First rise. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot 1 hour or until doubled.
4. Create the filling. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Prepare very soft butter.
5. Roll and fill. Punch down dough. Roll into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. Spread butter and sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture.
6. Cut and shape. Cut into long thin strips. Twist each strip a few times, coil into loose nest-like spirals. Place close together in greased pan.
7. Second rise. Cover pan and let rolls rise 30-45 minutes until puffy.
8. Bake. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
9. Cool. Let rolls cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
Proof yeast properly; milk should be around 110°F.
Avoid over-flouring dough; dough should be slightly tacky.
Use very soft butter for filling to prevent tearing dough.
Optional variations: Nutella and hazelnuts, or savory garlic herb and cheese version.
Can use store-bought dough as shortcut with slightly different texture.
Second rise is crucial for soft, airy rolls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert, Halloween
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg