Pink cinnamon rolls

Here’s a fun and festive recipe for Pink Cinnamon Rolls—soft, fluffy, and naturally or artificially pink for a cheerful twist on a classic treat 💖🥐

Pink Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients (Makes 12 rolls)

For the dough:

• 3 ½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup (50 g) sugar

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast

• ½ cup (120 ml) warm milk

• ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted

• 2 large eggs

• Pink food coloring (or natural beet juice for a natural pink hue)

For the cinnamon filling:

• ¼ cup (50 g) sugar

• 2 tsp cinnamon

• 2 tbsp butter, softened

For the glaze:

• 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp milk or cream

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Optional: a drop of pink food coloring

Instructions

1. Make the dough

   • Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

   • In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.

   • Combine yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, and pink coloring/juice with dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.

2. Knead and rise

   • Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

   • Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.

3. Prepare filling and shape rolls

   • Roll dough into a 12×8-inch rectangle.

   • Spread softened butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.

   • Roll tightly from the long edge, slice into 12 rolls, and place in a greased baking dish.

4. Second rise

   • Cover and let rise 30–40 minutes until puffy.

5. Bake

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown.

6. Add glaze

   • Mix powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and optional pink coloring.

   • Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.

Tips

• Natural pink: Beet juice or strawberry puree works for coloring.

• Extra festive: Add sprinkles or edible glitter to the glaze.

• Flavor twist: Mix white chocolate chips into the filling for a sweet surprise.

• Storage: Keeps 2–3 days at room temperature in an airtight container; reheat gently to refresh.

I can also give a mini pink cinnamon roll bites version—perfect for parties, kids’ snacks, or Valentine’s treats. It’s easier to serve and bake in batches.