Make breakfast extra special with these Heart Shaped Cinnamon Rolls. They’re tender, fluffy, and perfectly sweet—ideal for Valentine’s Day or any day you want to spread a little love.
Heart shaped cinnamon rolls are a popular treat during Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and Mother’s Day. Their sweet and romantic presentation along with their playful shape makes them a favorite for celebrating love, but they’re also perfect for birthdays or brunches year-round.
If you are like me, and love heart shaped treats, be sure to check out these homemade tiny conversation hearts, and my favorite, heart shaped cookie recipe!
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Why You'll Love Heart Shaped Cinnamon Rolls
Adorable Presentation: The heart shape makes these cinnamon rolls perfect for romantic breakfasts, anniversaries, or Valentine’s Day treats.
Customizable Flavors: Add nuts, fruits, or flavored glazes to make them uniquely yours.
Perfect Texture: Soft, fluffy rolls with a gooey cinnamon-sugar swirl and sweet glaze on top.
Ingredients
Besides the basics, you will need beetroot powder (a natural way to color the icing), and raw honey (added for sweetness and flavor). See the recipe card at the bottom of this post for a complete list with ingredient amounts.
Instructions
Proof yeast
Proof yeast with warm water.
Add dry to wet ingredients
Add wet ingredients to yeast and combine. Gradually add dry ingredients.
Shape dough
Stir wet and dry ingredients together until a dough ball forms.
Roll, fill, and slice
Roll out dough, spread with butter and cinnamon sugar filling. Slice into 12 equal portions. (see recipe card for more instruction on rolling and cuting)
Arrange in baking dish
Arrange cut rolls in baking dish.
Rise
Allow rolls to rise, until double in size.
Bake
Bake for 25 minutes, until golden brown.
Combine icing ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine icing ingredients.
Mix until smooth
Using a mixer, whip icing until smooth.
Frost
Frost completely cooled cinnamon rolls with icing.
Hint: for the easiest slicing of the dough, use unwaxed dental floss by sliding a string under the dough and then bringing each side up and crossing them over each other to cleanly cut the roll from the dough.
Substitutions
- Dough: Use crescent roll dough or puff pastry for a flakier texture instead of traditional cinnamon roll dough.
- Filling: Swap brown sugar or use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Glaze: Substitute cream cheese frosting for the classic glaze for a richer, tangy topping.
Variations
Below are a few different ways you may enjoy these heart shaped cinnamon rolls:
- Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls: Add mini chocolate chips to the filling or drizzle melted chocolate over the glaze.
- Fruit-Filled Rolls: Include a layer of jam or preserves like raspberry or strawberry before rolling.
- Savory Twist: Skip the icing, sugar, and cinnamon filling; instead, fill with garlic butter, cheese, and herbs for a savory version.
See this pumpkin spiced cinnamon roll recipe on my website!
Equipment
- Rolling Pin
- Sharp knife , or dental floss for cutting the dough
- 9 x 13 Baking dish
- Parchment Paper
- Small bowl
- Large bowl
- Mixing spoon
- Offset spatula
Storage
Store leftover heart shaped cinnamon rolls in an air tight container at room temperature up to 4 days. For longer storage, store in the freezer up to 3 months.
Top tip
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Serve with...
- Serve these rolls warm with fresh berries and whipped cream for a breakfast treat.
- Pair with coffee or hot cocoa for a cozy dessert.
- Add a side of scrambled eggs and bacon to round out the meal.
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📖 Recipe
Heart Shaped Cinnamon Rolls
Equipment
- Sharp knife , or dental floss for cutting the dough
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Ingredients
- 1 cup milk , warmed
- 4 tablespoons raw honey
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup butter , softened
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4½ cups flour plus some for dusting
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons powdered beetroot for color
- Pink sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and honey. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Place eggs, granulated sugar, and salt in another mixing bowl and whisk gently to combine. Gradually adding the flour stirring until fully incorporated and dough forms a sticky ball and no dough is left on the walls of the mixing bowl.
- Remove the dough and lightly drizzle some oil into the bowl. Return the dough, cover, and let sit in a warm space for 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Lightly dust a flat surface with flour and begin to press the dough into a rectangular shape. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out until ¼” thick.
- Using an offset spreader, spread 1 stick of butter across the whole surface of the dough leaving ¼” edge around the whole rectangle.
- Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon and spread over the butter.
- Roll the dough along both sides of the long edge tightly until they meet in the middle.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into 12 pieces.
- Pinch the bottom of the curled roll forming a heart shape.
- Place each roll into an oil sprayed 13 x 9 dish, leaving some space between each roll.
- Let rolls sit covered in a warm place for an hour until the rolls have doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350°f and bake for 25 minutes, until golden brown and dough is baked through.
- While the rolls are cooking, mix the powdered sugar with 3 tablespoons of butter, and cream cheese. Add the vanilla and milk until frosting forms. Mix in the beetroot until the desired color is achieved.
- Remove the rolls when finished and drizzle with the frosting. Top with the sprinkles and enjoy with your loved ones.
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