Description
A creepy and delicious Halloween treat that looks like oozing guts but tastes like sweet, cinnamon-spiced heaven.
Ingredients
1 can refrigerated cinnamon roll dough (8 rolls)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red food coloring
1/3 cup cream cheese frosting (from cinnamon roll can or homemade)
Optional: raspberry or strawberry jam for extra “bloody” effect
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Unroll the cinnamon rolls and cut each strip in half lengthwise to create thinner strips.
3. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract.
4. Brush the cinnamon mixture onto each strip generously.
5. Twist and coil the strips randomly on the baking sheet to resemble messy “guts,” overlapping for effect.
6. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
7. While the rolls are baking, mix a few drops of red food coloring into the cream cheese frosting until it reaches a blood-red shade.
8. Remove from oven and let cool slightly, then drizzle the red frosting all over the twisted rolls.
9. For an extra gruesome look, spoon or drizzle raspberry or strawberry jam on top before serving.
Notes
Perfect for Halloween parties or spooky movie nights. Use gloves while adding the red dye for easier cleanup. You can also add a drop of black food coloring for darker “bloody” tones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg