Teddy Bear Cinnamon Rolls with Heart Candy Faces
Adorable teddy bear-shaped cinnamon rolls made from store-bought dough and decorated with raisin eyes, heart candy noses, and pink icing details. Perfect for kids' parties, Valentine's Day breakfast, or any time you want to bring smiles to the table. The rolls are shaped by adding dough 'ears' to regular cinnamon rolls, then decorated after baking for maximum cuteness.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls with Original Icing, 17.5 oz, 5 count
- 8 raisins
- 4 small red or pink heart candiesmini chocolate chips1:1kid-friendly
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- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
- 10 drops red food colorpink food color1:1color
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 350°F and grease 9-inch square pan
- 2
Separate dough into 5 rolls and place 4 rolls in center of pan with sides lightly touching
- 3
Unroll remaining roll and cut dough into 8 pieces
- 4
Bend each piece into U-shape to form ears
- 5
Press 2 ears on edge of each roll facing corners of pan, tucking dough ends under and pinching to attach
- 6
Bake for 25 to 29 minutes until golden brown
- 7
Remove from pan carefully and cool on wire rack
- 8
Separate into 4 rolls
- 9
Reserve 1 tablespoon vanilla icing and spread remaining icing over entire surface of each hot roll
- 10
Place 2 raisins on each roll for eyes and heart candy in center for nose
- 11
Combine reserved icing, powdered sugar and food color in small bowl
- 12
Spoon colored icing into small resealable plastic bag and cut tiny hole in corner
- 13
Pipe icing to complete nose and mouth and into center of each ear
Tips
Make sure to tuck and pinch the ear dough pieces well so they don't fall off during baking.
Let rolls cool slightly before adding final icing decorations to prevent melting.
Use kitchen shears to easily cut the tiny hole in the icing bag for precise piping.
Good to Know
Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Can assemble bears without final decorations and refrigerate overnight before baking.
Serve warm or at room temperature as breakfast treat or party dessert.
Common Mistakes
Don't overbake or bears will be too dark and lose their cute appearance.
Let rolls cool before final icing decoration to prevent melting.
Substitutions
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FAQ
Can I use different candy for the faces?
Yes, try mini chocolate chips for eyes or small gummy candies for noses. Just make sure they're oven-safe if adding before baking.
How long will these keep?
Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days. The decorations may soften slightly over time but will still taste great.
Can I freeze these teddy bear rolls?
Yes, freeze the baked and cooled rolls without final decorations for up to 1 month. Thaw and add decorations before serving.