Description
Indulge in these delightful Ghost Cinnamon Rolls, perfect for a spooky morning treat or any occasion. Soft, fluffy brioche dough filled with a rich cinnamon-sugar mixture, and topped with a creamy icing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3¾ cups (470g) bread flour
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (180ml) warm whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- room temperature
- ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter
- softened
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
- softened
- ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese
- softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the bread flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine warm milk, eggs, and softened butter. Mix well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and knead until a smooth dough forms.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Meanwhile, prepare the cinnamon filling by creaming together the softened butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle on a floured surface, then spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- While the rolls are baking, prepare the ghost cream cheese icing by beating together the softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Once the rolls are done, let them cool slightly and then drizzle the cream cheese icing on top.
Notes
For extra flavor, feel free to add nuts or raisins to the cinnamon filling. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cinnamon roll
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Ghost Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon rolls, Dessert, American Cuisine