Easy Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls
Delightfully easy and fun Easter-themed cinnamon rolls shaped like bunnies, perfect for a quick family breakfast.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated cinnamon roll dough Use the classic type with icing included.
- 1/4 cup edible icing flowers Store-bought or homemade with stiff royal icing.
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted Unsalted or salted both work.
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Coarse or sanding sugar is preferable for sparkle.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional for an aromatic sprinkle.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to the temperature listed on your cinnamon roll can. While it’s warming, clear a space on the countertop and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Shaping the Bunnies
- Open the can of cinnamon roll dough and gently unroll each roll on the counter.
- Take one roll and stretch it slightly into an oval. Pinch one end to form the body and shape ears from small bits of dough.
Baking
- Place shaped bunnies on the parchment-lined sheet with space between them. Bake according to the package directions, usually 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.
Finishing Touches
- Brush each warm bunny with melted butter, sprinkle with sugar and a whisper of cinnamon, then add icing flowers on top.
Serving
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the smiles of your little bakers!
Notes
Let the dough warm slightly to make shaping easier. Use coarse sugar for a lovely texture, and avoid overcrowding the baking sheet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 260mgSugar: 5g
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