Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step 1: Preheat & Prep.
- First, preheat your oven according to the directions on your can of cinnamon rolls, usually 350-375°F. Then, line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
Step 2: Shape the Bunnies.
- Separate the cinnamon rolls from the can. Take one cinnamon roll and gently pull the outer end out and up to form one bunny ear, then repeat for the second ear. Press down firmly between the two bunny ears and along the outsides of the ears to secure them to the round part of the cinnamon roll.
- Transfer your shaped bunny to the prepared baking sheet. Before baking, gently press a few pink or white mini candy melts into the base of the shaped ears for a subtle 'pink inner ear' effect.
Step 3: Initial Bake & Reinforce.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake according to the package directions. Halfway through baking, carefully remove the tray from the oven. Use the handle of a spoon or your warm hands to gently reinforce the bunny ear shapes, pressing them back into definition if they have started to spread.
Step 4: Finish Baking & Icing.
- Return the bunny cinnamon rolls to the oven to finish baking until they are beautifully golden brown and set in the center. Once baked, remove them from the oven.
- While still warm, prepare the icing. Whisk in 2 oz of softened cream cheese and 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract into the canned icing for a richer, tangier, and thicker cream cheese frosting. Drizzle this enhanced icing generously over the warm bunny cinnamon rolls.
Step 5: Decorate & Serve.
- Immediately after drizzling the icing, sprinkle your bunny cinnamon rolls with festive Easter colored sprinkles. Then, add two round candies like M&M’s for the eyes and one for the nose. Serve your Bunny Cinnamon Roll Bites warm for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure a smooth icing by using softened cream cheese and apply it while rolls are warm. Reinforce ear shapes halfway through baking by gently pressing them back into place to prevent spreading. For even baking, rotate the tray. Bunny cinnamon rolls can be shaped the night before and refrigerated for fresh baking in the morning, or baked and frozen un-iced for later decoration. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, or freeze un-iced for longer storage. Reheat gently in the microwave for 15-30 seconds or in a low oven (275°F) for 5-10 minutes until soft and warm. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.