Heart Cinnamon Rolls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1 tube (12.4 oz) of store-bought cinnamon rolls (such as Pillsbury) or your own homemade batch
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A little flour for rolling, if you're making dough yourself
→ Homemade Cream Cheese Icing (Optional)
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4 oz of room-temperature cream cheese
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2 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter
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1 cup of powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
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1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
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1-2 tablespoons of milk (to thin the icing if needed)
→ Decoration
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Sanding sugar or sprinkles in red, pink, and white
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Optional: Edible glitter for extra sparkle
# Instructions:
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Gently loosen the cinnamon roll spiral and pinch one end to form the heart's tip. Push the top edges into a rounded shape to complete the heart.
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If the dough starts sticking during shaping, pop it into the fridge for 10-15 minutes to firm it up before continuing.
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Use the baking directions on the package for pre-made dough, or follow your own for homemade dough.
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Blend together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla. Add milk bit by bit to thin it out as needed.
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Spread the icing over the rolls while warm, and quickly add your decorations so everything sticks well.
# Notes:
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Works with either pre-made dough or from-scratch dough
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To make it festive, you can tint the icing with pink or red food dye
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They're best enjoyed fresh and warm from the oven
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The icing can be colored pink or red to match special occasions