Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Valentine's Day Cinnamon Rolls

What is it about breakfast? Maybe it's just me, but there is something so wonderful about blessing my family with a big breakfast. I think that so many of our mornings so quickly move to oatmeal and cereal that taking the time to do something more than that just feels special.

What better day for a special breakfast than Valentine's Day?

And what better for that breakfast than cinnamon rolls??


They're heart shaped! and pink! and they have sprinkles! Sounds pretty special to me.
They also couldn't be any easier which is always good.

Start by opening up the outer half of your cinnamon rolls. I used canned rolls, but you could absolutely do this with your favorite homemade recipe.

Roll that piece back on itself so that you have a heart.
Tip: pinch the bottom a bit to really emphasize the bottom. Otherwise it rounds out during baking and you lose that heart shape.


Bake according to the instructions. While they're baking, add a little food coloring to your icing. Again, I used what came with the rolls, but a simple powdered sugar icing would be great here.

Take the rolls out of the oven and let them cool a bit.


Add your icing, and throw on some sprinkles. You could have this ready when the kids get up, or use it as a fun chance to get them into the kitchen. This is definitely a recipe that kids can do!



Do you have a meal that is more special than others?
What are your Valentine's Day traditions?

Be blessed!
Heather

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8 comments:

  1. These are adorable and I love how easy they are to make!

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  2. These are cute and Little Learning Lovies sent me over. :)

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  3. I love these!!! Thank you for the idea! How special AND easy! Perfect for our Valentine's Day breakfast! If I add scrambled eggs we will be all set! Pinning and sharing on FB! Thanks again!

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  4. These are so cute and so easy!! My little guy will LOVE these. :) LLL sent me over!

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  5. Very cute and I love how down to earth you are realizing not everything has to be made from scratch to be special! Shared this cute idea :)

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  6. What gorgeous photography, Heather! I love this post :)
    May the Lord bless your day, friend!

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    1. Oh my goodness, thank you! I just got a new lens for my camera for Christmas and I'm still getting used to it!

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