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February 20, 2021 By Brandy 22 Comments

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Cinnamon Bunny Rolls Recipe (video)

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Simple and sweet rolls shaped like bunnies. These cinnamon bunny rolls are perfect for an Easter brunch and are easy for kids to make, too! This post was originally shared in 2011 and has been updated to include a video.

You might also like our heart shaped rolls or our 1 hour dinner rolls!

bunny rolls on a white plate

Watch our step by step video!

If you’re looking for a yummy recipe to make with the kids this spring, these bunny rolls are just the thing! They are so simple. Simply pinch off a ball of dough, roll out into a snake shape, and twist off to create ears!
bunny rolls on white platter

Cinnamon Bunny Rolls

You can brush them with butter and sprinkle with kosher salt, or sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar and drizzle in icing. They are delicious both ways!
3 bunny rolls on a spring napkin
I use the same dough that I use to make our heart rolls and our knotted dinner rolls.

How To Shape Bunny Rolls

Step 1: Divide the dough into 24 balls.
Step 2: Roll each ball into a long rope (about 14″ long).
dough rolled out and twisted
dough twisted into bunny shape
Step 3: Fold the rope in half and twist twice to create a bunny shape. Then press down (pinch) near the base of the ears to keep the dough in place.
unbaked bunny rolls on baking sheet
Let rolls rest 25 minutes then bake.
baked rolls brushed with butter
Brush baked rolls with melted butter then sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.
frosting drizzled over rolls
Drizzle cooled rolls with icing.

hand holding cinnamon bunny roll

This recipe makes 24 delicious bunny rolls!

Cinnamon Bunny Rolls Recipe

3 bunny rolls on a white platter

Cinnamon Bunny Rolls

Simple and sweet rolls shaped like bunnies. These cinnamon bunny rolls are perfect for an Easter brunch and are easy for kids to make, too!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 24 rolls
Calories: 175kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 5 1/2 cups flour
  • cinnamon/sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Icing

  • 3 Tbsp. butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 5-6 teaspoons milk + more if necessary

Instructions

  • Combine warm water and yeast in a small bowl. Let sit 5 minutes or until it looks bubbly.
  • Combine milk, butter and sugar in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave 2 minutes. Stir. Mixture should be warm not HOT. Butter will melt as it sits.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine 3 cups of flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and milk/butter mixture. Stir.
  • Add remaining 2 1/2 cups of flour and stir until soft dough forms (a Danish dough whisk or kitchenaid mixer works great for this).
  • Knead dough on floured surface until smooth and elastic.
  • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover and allow dough to rise in a warm place for 90 minutes (or until dough has doubled in size).
  • Punch dough down and divide into 24 balls.
  • Roll each ball into a rope (about 14" long).
  • Fold the rope in half and twist twice to create a bunny shape. Press down (pinch) near the base of the ears to keep the dough in place.
  • Place rolls onto greased baking sheets and let rise 25 minutes.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until rolls are golden.
  • Brush with melted butter and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar.
  • Mix frosting ingredients together and whisk until smooth. Add extra milk 1/2 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is achieved.
  • Spoon frosting into a plastic baggie and cut the corner. Drizzle over cooled rolls.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal
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About Brandy

Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

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  1. Midwest Elle says

    April 3, 2011 at 3:12 am

    SO cute! And they look super yummy. Adding this to my Recipe Favorites folder.

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  2. Kierst says

    April 3, 2011 at 4:02 am

    Ha! I ALMOST made these! I found them in the friend and London wanted them, but I ended up with our traditional cinnamon rolls for conference because they just sounded so much better.

    Reply
  3. {Peppermint Plum} says

    April 3, 2011 at 4:45 am

    These are so cute! 🙂

    -Annie

    Reply
  4. My Oatmeal Kisses says

    April 3, 2011 at 5:27 am

    Yummy! These are great! I love the picture of your kids diving in and eating them.

    Reply
  5. Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says

    April 4, 2011 at 1:35 am

    These are ADORABLE!!

    ~new follower 🙂

    Come see me too 🙂

    Reply
  6. Janiece says

    April 4, 2011 at 7:55 am

    what a great conference day treat.
    I can not wait to try them.
    I am going to have to start following you…cute, cute ideas!

    Reply
  7. Megan says

    April 4, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    how cute are those? love ’em!

    Reply
  8. Marie van Paris says

    April 4, 2011 at 3:29 pm

    your blog is amazing!

    i will try that recipe which is unknown in France, where I live!

    maybe we could exchange links as I really like cooking too
    http://marie-van-paris.blogspot.com

    mine is about celebs, media and its bilingual and trying to be bicultural

    Reply
  9. JKclark says

    April 4, 2011 at 3:35 pm

    Very cute. Though to be honest I thought they look more like little fishies! I’m sure they taste great no matter what they are!

    Reply
  10. Erin says

    April 4, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    These are fantastic! Love them!

    Reply
  11. Just Jaime says

    April 5, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    These look so yummy. I would have enjoyed them during Conference =)

    Reply
  12. Amanda says

    April 5, 2011 at 2:00 pm

    Love this! I featured it today on Today’s Top 20!

    Amanda
    http://www.todaystoptwenty.blogspot.com

    Reply
  13. Sweet Peas and Bumblebees says

    April 5, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    So cute and looks SO SO yummy! I am your newest follower!

    Come and check out our blog if you get a chance!

    Alisa
    sweetpeasandbb.blogspot.com

    Reply
  14. Kelly says

    April 7, 2011 at 4:42 am

    YUMMY!!! I’d love it if you would link up to the Glitter ink party!!!! http://runwithglitter.blogspot.com/2011/04/running-with-glitter-3-link-party.html

    Reply
  15. Chiara says

    April 8, 2011 at 4:49 am

    These are so cute and look gorgeous! I can’t wait to make these with my kiddos.
    I featured this recipe and post on my Friday Favorites. Feel free to stop over and grab a featured button. Have a fabulous weekend!

    Reply
  16. KateB says

    April 14, 2011 at 3:14 am

    we made these earlier this week but they definitely weren’t in these cute bunny shapes…that means I am making a batch tomorrow to perfect them for Easter morning…I can’t bake but these go fast in our house!

    Reply
  17. Robin says

    April 14, 2011 at 6:34 am

    Brandy…I think those are precious! My granddaughter would get so excited about these! Thanks for the sweet idea!
    xo
    Robin
    All Things Heart and Home

    Reply
  18. Sue says

    April 17, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    Simply darling!

    Reply
  19. Deanna @ TheChangingHouse says

    March 13, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    Really cute!

    Reply
  20. [email protected] Bitsy Paper says

    March 18, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    Really cute! I hope you will link up to my Hippity Hop Easter Project Hop.

    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/03/hippity-hop-easter-project-hop.html

    Reply
  21. Winnie says

    March 25, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    How thoughtful and creative – I love it. These buns are very cute and adorable.

    Reply
  22. nanasewn says

    April 4, 2012 at 12:21 am

    How long of a “snake” do you make? Mine ended up looking like a tall skinny roadrunner!!

    Reply

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