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Valentines day is a holiday of love. What better way to celebrate than with warm, gooey, heart-shaped cinnamon rolls fresh from the oven? These charming treats combine the comfort of classic cinnamon rolls with a festive twist. They are perfect for breakfast in bed, a sweet surprise for your little ones, or a thoughtful homemade gift. Soft, buttery dough swirled with cinnamon sugar and shaped into hearts makes every bite feel like a hug.

Whether you are baking for your sweetheart, your family, or just treating yourself, this recipe is simple enough for a weekday morning and special enough for a holiday celebration. Plus, it is a fun way to get creative in the kitchen and make memories that smell like cinnamon.

Why you will love this recipe

• Adorably festive – The heart shape adds a playful, romantic touch on these classic cinnamon rolls. They are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any love-filled occasion.
• Perfect for gifting or sharing – Wrap these rolls up for a sweet homemade gift, serve them at a brunch, or enjoy them with your favorite people.
• Warm, gooey comfort – Soft dough, sweet cinnamon filling, and a drizzle of icing – these rolls deliver cozy, bakery-style flavor straight from your oven.

Ingredients

For the dough:

• 4 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla

For the filling:

• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature or partially melted
• 1 cup brown sugar

For the cream cheese frosting:

• 1/3 cup butter, room temperature
• 6 ounces of cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar

How to make heart shaped cinnamon rolls

• Mix together the yeast, sugar, and warm milk. Make sure the milk is between 100 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit. If it is warmer it can damage or inactivate the yeast. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the yeast to bloom.
• Add in the eggs, vanilla, melted butter, and salt and mix.
• Add in the flour and knead the dough for 5-7 minutes. I prefer to do this in my mixer, but it can be done by hand as well!

• Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.

• Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to form an approximate 10 inch by 12 inch rectangle.

• Mix together the cinnamon, butter, and brown sugar for the filling in a bowl.
• Spread the filling mixture onto the dough all the way to the edges.

• Roll each of the long sides of the dough to the middle.

• Cut the rolled dough into 1 inch slices, placing the slices in a greased 9x13inch dish. Pinch the ends of the rolls to form a heart shape.

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Let the rolls rise for about 30 minutes.
• Bake the rolls for 30-35 minutes or until they start to turn golden brown.

• Mix together the butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and powdered sugar for the cream cheese frosting and spread it over the rolls while they are still warm.

• This recipe makes 12 large cinnamon rolls.

How to store heart shaped cinnamon rolls

• Store these cinnamon rolls without the cream cheese frosting in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Store these cinnamon rolls with or without the cream cheese frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
• Store baked cinnamon rolls without the cream cheese frosting in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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