Cinnamon Roses

Here’s a beautiful and delicious Cinnamon Roses recipe—soft, buttery cinnamon rolls shaped like elegant roses. 🌹✨ Perfect for brunch, holidays, or special occasions.

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Cinnamon Roses

Ingredients (Makes 10–12 roses)

Dough

• 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast

• 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1 egg

• 1/4 cup melted butter

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp salt

Cinnamon Filling

• 1/2 cup soft butter

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon

Glaze (optional but lovely)

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp milk or cream

• 1/2 tsp vanilla

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Instructions

1. Activate yeast

   • Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Make dough

   • Add egg and melted butter to yeast mixture.

   • Mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.

   • Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth (or 3–4 minutes with a mixer).

   • Cover and let rise 1 hour, until doubled.

3. Prepare filling

   • Mix butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a spreadable paste.

4. Roll & fill

   • Roll dough into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.

   • Spread filling evenly over dough.

5. Shape roses

   • Cut dough into long strips (about 1 1/2 inches wide).

   • Loosely roll each strip from one end to form a rose shape.

   • Place roses in a greased muffin tin or baking dish.

6. Second rise

   • Cover and let rise 20–30 minutes.

7. Bake

   • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes, until golden.

8. Glaze

   • Drizzle glaze over warm cinnamon roses.

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Tips for Perfect Roses

• Roll loosely so the “petals” open while baking.

• Use dental floss to cut clean strips.

• Add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling for texture.

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Shortcut Option

Use store-bought crescent dough or puff pastry—spread with cinnamon sugar, cut into strips, roll into roses, and bake 12–15 minutes.

If you’d like, I can also share a savory rose version, a cream cheese–filled cinnamon rose, or a holiday-ready overnight prep version.