Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients:

For the Cinnamon Rolls:

1. Refrigerated cinnamon roll dough (1 can)
2. Ground cinnamon (1 tablespoon)
3. Brown sugar (1/4 cup)
4. Unsalted butter (2 tablespoons, melted)

For the Glaze:

1. Powdered sugar (1 cup)
2. Milk (2 tablespoons)
3. Vanilla extract (1/2 teaspoon)

Preparation Steps:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cinnamon roll dough package.
2. Prepare Cinnamon Filling:
   • In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted unsalted butter to create the cinnamon filling.
3. Roll Out Dough:
   • Roll out the refrigerated cinnamon roll dough on a floured surface or as per the package instructions.
4. Shape into Hearts:
   • Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out heart shapes from the rolled-out dough.
5. Add Cinnamon Filling:
   • Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over each heart-shaped piece of dough.
6. Roll and Place on Baking Sheet:
   • Starting from the bottom point of each heart, roll the dough towards the top. Place the rolled hearts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Bake:
   • Bake the heart-shaped cinnamon rolls in the preheated oven according to the package instructions or until golden brown.
8. Prepare Glaze:
   • While the rolls are baking, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
9. Glaze Warm Rolls:
   • Once the heart-shaped cinnamon rolls are out of the oven, drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls.
10. Serve and Enjoy:
    • Serve the heart-shaped cinnamon rolls warm and enjoy the delightful combination of cinnamon, sweetness, and love.

Share these heart-shaped cinnamon rolls with your loved ones for a sweet and memorable breakfast or brunch!