{"id":"2ed19c0e-e525-4b9f-a7a4-36b17e28aa20","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/2ed19c0e-e525-4b9f-a7a4-36b17e28aa20","source_url":"https://kathrynskitchenblog.com/halloween-cinnamon-rolls/","title":"Halloween Cinnamon Rolls","description":"These Easy Halloween Cinnamon Rolls are the cutest spooky breakfast! Store-bought cinnamon roll dough is transformed into pumpkins, ghosts, spiders, and sprinkle monsters with simple frosting and candy decorations. They're quick, easy, kid-friendly, and perfect for Halloween morning, parties, or a spooky Halloween brunch!","servings":16,"servings_text":"16","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://kathrynskitchenblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Halloween-Cinnamon-Rolls-16.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 cans store-bought cinnamon rolls (8-10 per can)","item":"store-bought cinnamon rolls","quantity":2,"unit":"can","preparation":"8-10 per can"},{"text":"icing (from the can of cinnamon rolls)","item":"icing","preparation":"from the can of cinnamon rolls"},{"text":"orange food coloring","item":"orange food coloring"},{"text":"green Mike and Ikes (for the stems)","item":"green Mike and Ikes","preparation":"for the stems"},{"text":"chocolate chips (to make pumpkin faces )","item":"chocolate chips","preparation":"to make pumpkin faces"},{"text":"icing (from the can of cinnamon rolls)","item":"icing","preparation":"from the can of cinnamon rolls"},{"text":"chocolate chips (for the eys)","item":"chocolate chips","preparation":"for the eys"},{"text":"mini Oreos (for the mouth)","item":"mini Oreos","preparation":"for the mouth"},{"text":"icing (from the can of cinnamon rolls) and/or chocolate frosting","item":"icing (from the can of cinnamon rolls) and/or chocolate frosting"},{"text":"Spooky Halloween sprinkles","item":"Spooky Halloween sprinkles"},{"text":"edible candy eyes","item":"edible candy eyes"},{"text":"pumpkin candies","item":"pumpkin candies"},{"text":"pretzel sticks (for the legs)","item":"pretzel sticks","preparation":"for the legs"},{"text":"edible candy eyes","item":"edible candy eyes"},{"text":"chocolate frosting","item":"chocolate frosting"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven according to the package directions and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the store-bought cinnamon rolls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each one to rise."},{"number":2,"text":"To make a ghost shape (optional): Carefully unroll part of 4 cinnamon rolls and reshape it into a ghost shape, keeping the top rounded and creating a wavy bottom."},{"number":3,"text":"Bake the cinnamon rolls according to the package directions, or until puffed and lightly golden brown, around 10 minutes. Let them cool before decorating."},{"number":4,"text":"To make the pumpkins: Mix a few tablespoons of icing in a bowl with orange food coloring gel. Spread orange frosting over the cinnamon rolls. Add mini chocolate chips to create jack-o'-lantern faces (optional) and a small piece of green Mike and Ike for the stem."},{"number":5,"text":"To make the spiders: Spread chocolate frosting over the cinnamon rolls and add candy eyes. Break pretzel sticks into smaller pieces and gently press them around the sides for the spider legs."},{"number":6,"text":"To make the ghosts: Spread white icing over the shaped ghost rolls, then add mini chocolate chips or regular chocolate candies for the eyes and one side of a mini Oreo for a mouth."},{"number":7,"text":"To make the sprinkle monsters: Cover the cinnamon rolls with white or chocolate frosting, then decorate with Halloween sprinkles, candy eyes, and pumpkin candies. Serve and enjoy!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T11:55:30.10602+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T11:55:30.10602+00:00"}