Soft Pink Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pynk Cinnamon Rolls Recipe (Soft Cinnamon Rolls with Pink Icing)

Soft Pink Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

These fluffy Pink Cinnamon Rolls are swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a naturally pink cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Valentine's Day brunch, baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays, girls' brunches, and holiday mornings.

The beautiful pink frosting gets its color naturally from beet juice, creating a stunning breakfast treat that's as delicious as it is pretty.

Why You'll Love These Pink Cinnamon Rolls

  • Soft and fluffy texture
  • Naturally pink frosting
  • Perfect for brunch parties
  • Great make-ahead recipe
  • Family-friendly
  • Beautiful centerpiece for special occasions

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 large egg

For the Cinnamon Filling

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup softened butter

For the Pink Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons beet juice

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Dough

Combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg.

Mix until a soft dough forms.

Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth.

Cover and let rise for 1 hour.

Step 2: Make the Filling

Mix:

  • Brown sugar
  • Cinnamon

Roll dough into a rectangle.

Spread with softened butter.

Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the dough.

Step 3: Roll and Slice

Roll tightly into a log.

Cut into 12 rolls.

Place in a greased baking dish.

Cover and let rise 30 minutes.

Step 4: Bake

Bake at 350°F for 22–25 minutes until golden brown.

Step 5: Make the Pink Frosting

Beat together:

  • Cream cheese
  • Butter
  • Powdered sugar
  • Vanilla

Mix in beet juice until frosting turns a soft pink color.

Step 6: Frost and Serve

Spread frosting over warm cinnamon rolls.

Serve immediately.

Perfect Drink Pairings

  • Pink Mimosa
  • Strawberry Sweet Tea
  • Pink Lemonade
  • Pink Bridal Shower Punch
  • Pink Baby Shower Punch

More Pink Recipes You'll Love

  • Pink Pancakes
  • Pink Crepes
  • Pink Velvet Cake
  • Pynk Cloud Sauce
  • Pink Strawberry Milk
  • Pink Mimosa
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